SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Introduction
The main purpose of this position is to develop, implement, and improve health and safety plans, programs, and procedures. Ensuring compliance with relevant Health and Safety Legislation.
Duties & Responsibilities
TECHNICAL KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Reporting all incidents on site, preparing all required documentation, and facilitating incident investigations as needed.
- Support the development of OHS policies and programs.
- Advise and give clear guidance on various safety-related matters.
- Conduct/implement and review risk assessments and enforce preventative measures.
- Conduct regular site/section inspections and record the inspections as per the safety officer's schedule.
- Maintain electronic document system.
- Ensure that all policies are available and displayed on-site.
- Ensure compliance with PPE requirements and ordering thereof.
- Arrange morning meetings with employees to ensure that all tasks for the day are done safely.
- Ensure SHE Committee meetings are held.
- Draft/revise all Legal appointments, SOP and SWP.
- Recordkeeping of all checklists, procedures, fitness medicals, training, daily safe declarations, etc.
- Contractor management and approval of safety files.
- Participate and /or complete authority inspections / reports, training, incident investigation, and audits as required.
- Arrange and schedule all SHE-related training on-site.
- Monthly reporting on safety performance (leading, lagging indicators) and ensuring implementation of the company Safety Improvement Plan.
BEHAVIOURAL KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Ethical and trustworthy.
- Good communication skills.
- To be reliable, and responsible and to always portray a positive attitude.
- Manages work effectively and is always punctual.
- Work well in teams and independently.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualifications:
- Matric certificate or equivalent.
- SAMTRAC, NEBOSH or equivalent.
- Sound knowledge of SHEQ legal requirements within the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993 and Regulations.
- High level of Competence in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- A diploma/Degree would be advantageous.
Experience:
Three to five years of work experience as a Safety Officer.
Package & Remuneration
Salary: R27 877.00 CTC.
