Occupational Health & Safety Officer

Sa Metal; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to drive initiatives and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience, and will work closely with management to promote a safe working environment. This permanent position offers competitive benefits including provident fund and medical aid.

Benefits

Provident fund

Life cover at 4x annual salary

Funeral cover

Medical aid – Hospital Plan with Discovery Health

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in health and safety in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of the OHS Act & Regulations.
• Registration with SAIOSH and SACPCMP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to minimize risks.
• Compile health and safety reports for management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Ability to organize

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

National Diploma in Safety and/or Environmental Management

Certificate in safety management (SHEMTRAC, SAMTRAC, NEBOSH IGC)

Job description

The company currently has a vacancy for a motivated, professional and attentive to detail Health and Safety Officer to join their team and drive company Health and Safety initiatives and programmes.

This position requires someone who is energetic and able to work in a fast paced, pressurized environment and travel between branches.

The successful candidate will : Ensure compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including safety induction and trainingPromote and ensure adherence to the safety policy and proceduresKeep management up to date and informed about legislative requirements regarding health and safety requirementsCreate safety procedures and develop training programmes to enhance safe working conditionsReview and update emergency procedures as and when necessaryConduct site inspections and audits as required identifying and minimizing the risk to company and employeesIdentify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative actionsConduct workplace Hazard Identification and Risk AssessmentsDesign and implement responses to the above mentioned HIRA'sInspect the place of work to determine whether any machinery, plant, equipment, substance, appliances or process is liable to cause bodily injury to any person working in the place of workInvestigate any accident, near-miss incident, dangerous occurrence or occupational disease that occurred in the place of workDesign and implement responses to limit or prevent a recurrence thereofCompile and submit health and safety related reports to management and third parties as and when requiredEnsure compliance with legislative, by-law and permit requirementsKeep management abreast of legislative changes and the implications for the companyLiaise with Department of Employment and Labour as and when required i.e.

regarding Sec 24 incidentsAssist with maintaining ISO systemsResponsible for monitoring contractors and venders working on SA Metal Group sites, to ensure that Health & Safety practices are applied and upheld at all timesQualifying Experience : Grade 12 or equivalentNational Diploma in Safety and / or Environmental Management or similar qualificationCertificate in safety management (SHEMTRAC, SAMTRAC, NEBOSH IGC, etc)Computer Literacy in MS Office programmesPractical understanding of the implementation and maintenance of ISO & -5 years' experience in a production / manufacturing / engineering / construction environment in a full time health & safety roleExtensive knowledge of the OHS Act & RegulationsRegistration with SAIOSH and SACPCMP advantageousHands on practical approach to the jobValid driver's license and own reliable transportQualifying AttributesVerbal and written communication skillsAbility to work under pressureAbility to organize and plan carefullyAttention to detail and accuracyEnergetic, hard-working and self-motivatedAbility to work independently as well as in a teamTime management and organizational skillsAbility to work under pressure and in challenging conditionsFlexibility in terms of working hoursOther Information : Reports to : Group Health & Safety Manager as well as Engineering Divisional Directors (16.2 appointees)Job type : Permanent positionBenefits includeProvident fundLife cover at 4x annual salaryFuneral coverMedical aid – Hospital Plan with Discovery Health15 x paid leave days per annumLong service leave after five years of employmentStandard hours07h30–17h00 : Monday – Thursday07h30–16h00 : FridayMay be required to work overtime as per operational requirementsSalary : We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant's qualifications and experience.We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants.

Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed.

This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer.

Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

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