Safety Officer M/F

Moov'up; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety consultancy in Durban is seeking a qualified Safety Officer to oversee the safety and environmental functions. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience, with strong knowledge of safety regulations and ISO standards. Responsibilities include compliance monitoring, training coordination, and incident management. If you have a passion for enhancing workplace safety and the relevant qualifications, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Safety, Health, and Environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of ISO14001:2015, ISO 4500:2018.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates implementation of ISO standards.
• Ensures compliance with safety legislation.
• Updates safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Sound knowledge of Safety legislation

Computer Literacy and MS Office

Analytical thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Grade 12

SAMTRAC

HIRA training

Job description

Safety Officer (M/F) – South Africa

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Safety Officer to join the Production Support Centre team, based in Durban.

Purpose of the job:

To assess, co-ordinate and monitor the total safety and environmental function for the relevant business unit to ensure compliance with all legislation regarding all workplace activities and the use of plant, equipment and substances. The role has a strong focus on training, continuous knowledge sharing and building a safety culture in collaboration with all stakeholders on the shop floor.

Profil request:

• Grade 12
• SAMTRAC (Safety Management Training Course)
• HIRA (Hazard Identification Risk Assessment) training
• Sound knowledge of Safety legislation, Construction Regulations, OHS Act 85 of 1993
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Safety, Health and Environment
• Must have a valid driver’s licence
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO14001:2015, ISO 4500:2018
• Risk Management and Supervisory Management techniques
• Computer Literacy and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point)
• Project Management will be Advantage
• Incident investigation and reporting (course)
• Advantage: Permit to work root cause analysis

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the implementation of standards according to the requirements of the ISO standards.
• Ensures the organization is aware of and complies with, all legislation in relation to the use of its plant, equipment and substances, as well as in all workplace activities.
• Ensure records systems are maintained at Corporate in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
• Ensure all company safety policies and instructions are adhered to and followed.
• Determine training requirements and implement safety procedures
• Promotes occupational health and safety within the organization and encourage safer healthier working practices
• Updates and maintains safety policies and procedures
• Safety related administration and Responsible for weekly safety patrols & reports
• Identifying hazards and assess risk and maintain tracking
• Incidents and accidents management and associated COID management
• Internal / External SHE audits and compliance monitoring
• Support with the company’s ISO integrated SHE Management System (ISO 14001 and 450010), internal auditing, management review, diagnostic review
• Contractor Management
• Chair committee meetings
• Training coordination

Competency Requirement:

• Planning and organising
• Decision making
• Resilience and adaptability
• Teamwork
• Goal orientation
• Results orientation
• Analytical thinking
• Problem Solving
• Administrative Duties

All appointments will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan.