Trainee Safety And Environmental Officer

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the health and environmental field seeks a Trainee Safety and Environmental Officer in Roodepoort. The role involves coordinating safety, hygiene, and environmental management, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing support to staff. Candidates must have a relevant diploma/degree and 1-2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a SHE Rep in SANBS.
• Experience in medical/laboratory field is an advantage.
• Driver’s Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and advise on Safety and Environmental aspects.
• Manage risk assessments and monitor safety standards.
• Provide training in SHE management system.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Knowledge of OHS Act

Knowledge of Environmental Legislation

Education

Diploma/Degree in Safety Management or Environmental Health/Science

SAMTRAC/SHEMTRAC

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Trainee Safety and Environmental Officer

Only for registered members

Roodepoort

ZAR 368,000

Trainee Safety and Environmental Officer

Listing reference: sanbs_002573

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 3 December 2024

Position summary

Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Location: Roodepoort

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Not filled

Remuneration: R 367,633.00

EE position: Yes

Introduction

This role is to co-ordinate, support and advise the Business Zone on all aspects with regard to Safety, Occupational Hygiene and Environment including Waste Management. To establish, manage and monitor standards, processes, communications, training and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with SHE within the Zone are adhered to. To act as a first contact of all SHE matters within the zone.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

• KPA 1 Internal processes – Safety
• Manage the effective coordination of Safety activities within the zones. Develop effective relationships and work at all levels of the company including senior management.
• Effective provision of support to staff in all work areas to ensure understanding and correct implementation of the Safety system.
• Under guidance of the Team Lead: S&E, effectively facilitate the planning and execution of Emergency Preparedness and Response plans.
• Facilitate and provide support on the implementation of the Emergency Response program in the zone of responsibility.
• Ensure work areas fire equipment has been serviced and maintained.
• Conduct follow-up Risk Assessments as per 2-year cycle in your zone of responsibility.
• Ensure all work areas have suitable and adequate Safe working conditions/equipment and are complying with the Safety Management system.
• Monitor that Transport Department complies with the Road Traffic Act.
• KPA 2 Internal Processes – Environmental Management
• Monitor all SANBS waste streams as per set waste minimization and waste Segregation targets.
• Ensure that waste tracking and traceability is achieved in accordance with Waste Management System.
• Ensure that all stock required for waste segregation, packaging and disposal is available at the workplace.
• Implement and maintain Spill Control.
• KPA 3 Internal Processes – Occupational Hygiene
• Monitor and measure stressors within the Zone such as noise levels, thermal stress, and hazardous chemical exposures.
• Manage the Calibration of equipment used for monitoring.
• KPA 4 Internal Processes – Continuous Improvement
• Effective participation in continuous improvement practices through ongoing review of process analysis.
• Conduct SHE inspections and site meetings for all sites in your zone.
• KPA 5 Employee Learning and Growth
• Provide training and overall support to staff and zone management in SHE management system.
• Perform SHE Induction and Orientation for employees and contractors.
• KPA 6 Business Planning and S&E Administrative Functions
• Provide input for the improvement of the SHE system for business planning.
• Monitor all Safety and Environment registrations, permits and licenses are current and appropriate.

Education

Diploma/Degree in Safety Management or Environmental Health/Science or equivalent qualification.

SAMTRAC/SHEMTRAC will be an added advantage.

Registration with a SHE professional body will be an added advantage.

Experience and Knowledge Requirements

1-2 years of experience as a SHE Rep in SANBS.

Experience in medical/laboratory field will be an added advantage.

Computer Literacy

Driver’s Licence

Other Knowledge and Skills

An understanding and working knowledge of safety, health & environmental legislation, particularly the OHS Act, National Environmental Management Act and related Regulations.

Knowledge of SA National Standards relevant to SHE.

Working knowledge of Company Health, Safety and Environment Procedures.

Competent in Microsoft-Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and SAP.