Safety Officer

Raubex Group Ltd; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Raubex Group Ltd is seeking a Safety Officer for a six-month fixed-term contract to promote a safe, healthy, and legally compliant working environment on site in Bloemfontein. You will identify hazards, implement controls, and monitor compliance with HSE standards.

The role requires a visible safety presence, the ability to stop unsafe work, and collaboration with management, contractors, customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Recognised Health & Safety qualification: SAMTRAC or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety environment.
• Valid Code 8 / B driver's licence.
• Own reliable transport.
• Currently residing in Bloemfontein or the immediate surrounding area.
• South African citizen.
• No criminal record, subject to applicable company requirements.
• Medically fit to perform the inherent requirements of the position, subject to the Company's occupational medical assessment.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a positive HSE culture that promotes the wellbeing of employees, contractors, customers, suppliers and the environment.
• Monitor implementation of the Site/Depot HSE Management Plan and 5-Year HSE & ESG Strategies.
• Conduct daily HSE compliance monitoring and inspections.
• Identify hazards, assess risks and ensure effective controls are implemented and maintained.
• Ensure employees, contractors, customers and suppliers comply with applicable HSE requirements.
• Ensure the site/depot team is aware of and complies with all applicable legal and contractual HSE obligations.
• Facilitate and participate in HSE meetings, toolbox talks, inspections, audits and management reviews.
• Ensure statutory appointments of competent persons are correctly documented and maintained.
• Monitor compliance with company HSE procedures, Life-Saving Rules and critical controls.
• Coordinate HSE inductions and ensure new employees and contractors have completed all required training, medical assessments and competency requirements before commencing work.
• Monitor contractor compliance and maintain contractor HSE files.
• Compile and maintain safety files for projects & trucks.
• Facilitate internal HSE training and employee upskilling initiatives.
• Monitor visitors, contractors and suppliers entering and working on site.
• Coordinate and monitor the completion of required HSE registers and inspections.
• Drive the close-out of findings from internal and external HSE audits.
• Maintain and update HSE notice boards and safety communication material.
• Monitor and drive the implementation of the Safety Improvement Plan (SIP).
• Promote employee participation in HSE awareness campaigns and initiatives, including I AM A SAFETY LEADER.
• Participate in incident, accident, high-potential incidents and near-miss investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out.
• Monitor leading and lagging HSE indicators and identify trends requiring intervention.
• Escalate significant HSE risks, non-compliance and deviations to management.
• Exercise the authority to intervene and stop unsafe work where there is an immediate risk to people, property or the environment.

Skills

HSE experience

Risk assessments / HIRA

Incident investigations

Communication

Teamwork / collaboration

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Hands-on HSE management

Education

SAMTRAC qualification

Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purpose of the Role:

The primary purpose of the Safety Officer is to promote and maintain a safe, healthy and legally compliant working environment by identifying hazards, implementing and monitoring effective controls, and ensuring compliance with company HSE standards, legislation and procedures.

The Safety Officer will play a key role in driving a positive HSE culture and will work closely with management, employees, contractors, customers and suppliers to identify risks, prevent incidents and continuously improve HSE performance.

This is a hands-on, site-based position requiring a visible HSE presence and the confidence to intervene and stop unsafe work where necessary

Contract and Performance Review:

This position is offered on a six-month Fixed-Term Contract.

The successful candidate's performance, conduct, HSE competence and overall suitability for the role will be reviewed during and at the end of the six-month contract period.

Subject to satisfactory performance, business requirements and the availability of a suitable permanent position, permanent employment may be considered.

Please note:

Completion of the six-month Fixed-Term Contract does not guarantee permanent employment

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a positive HSE culture that promotes the wellbeing of employees, contractors, customers, suppliers and the environment.


• Monitor implementation of the Site/Depot HSE Management Plan and 5-Year HSE & ESG Strategies.


• Conduct daily HSE compliance monitoring and inspections.


• Identify hazards, assess risks and ensure effective controls are implemented and maintained.


• Ensure employees, contractors, customers and suppliers comply with applicable HSE requirements.


• Ensure the site/depot team is aware of and complies with all applicable legal and contractual HSE obligations.


• Facilitate and participate in HSE meetings, toolbox talks, inspections, audits and management reviews.


• Ensure statutory appointments of competent persons are correctly documented and maintained.


• Monitor compliance with company HSE procedures, Life-Saving Rules and critical controls.


• Coordinate HSE inductions and ensure new employees and contractors have completed all required training, medical assessments and competency requirements before commencing work.


• Monitor contractor compliance and maintain contractor HSE files.


• Compile and maintain safety files for projects & trucks.


• Facilitate internal HSE training and employee upskilling initiatives.


• Monitor visitors, contractors and suppliers entering and working on site.


• Coordinate and monitor the completion of required HSE registers and inspections.


• Drive the close-out of findings from internal and external HSE audits.


• Maintain and update HSE notice boards and safety communication material.


• Monitor and drive the implementation of the Safety Improvement Plan (SIP).


• Promote employee participation in HSE awareness campaigns and initiatives, including I AM A SAFETY LEADER.


• Participate in incident, accident, high-potential incidents and near-miss investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out.


• Monitor leading and lagging HSE indicators and identify trends requiring intervention.


• Escalate significant HSE risks, non-compliance and deviations to management.


• Exercise the authority to intervene and stop unsafe work where there is an immediate risk to people, property or the environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent


• Recognised Health & Safety qualification: SAMTRAC or equivalent


• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety environment


• Valid Code 8 / B driver's licence


• Own reliable transport


• Mandatory: Currently residing in Bloemfontein or the immediate surrounding area


• South African citizen


• No criminal record, subject to applicable company requirements


• Medically fit to perform the inherent requirements of the position, subject to the Company's occupational medical assessment


• Willingness to travel when required

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years' relevant HSE experience


• Experience within a bituminous, chemical, manufacturing, construction, industrial or similar high-risk environment will be advantageous


• Good working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable South African HSE legislation


• Practical knowledge of risk assessments/HIRA, inspections, incident investigations and corrective-action management


• Understanding of contractor HSE management


• Ability to identify critical risks and verify that critical controls are effectively implemented


• Ability to analyse leading and lagging HSE indicators and identify trends and root causes


• Strong administrative and reporting skills


• Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office


• Ability to communicate HSE requirements clearly and effectively to employees at all levels


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure


• Ability to elevate HSE deviations beyond their level of authority or influence


• Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills


• A practical, hands-on approach to HSE management

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and proactive


• Assertive and confident when dealing with unsafe behaviour and non-compliance


• Maintains sober habits and demonstrates responsible, safety-conscious behaviour at all times


• A strong communicator and team player


• Professional and organised


• Honest and demonstrates high integrity


• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities


• Able to build effective relationships with employees, management, contractors, customers and other stakeholders


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment


• Passionate about preventing incidents and improving safety performance