Health and Safety Administrator

Our client, based within the Stellenbosch region, is looking for a Health and Safety Administrator to engage in the planning, management and monitoring of all documents related to Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental management.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Regular checks of documents and procedures to ensure that quality standards are maintained or improved
• Review, develop and manage all company health and safety policies and objectives and be familiar with the applicable laws and regulations.
• To support and coach the staff with the latest health and safety legislation and regulations, and increase H&S awareness at all levels within the Company.
• To act as a liaison with all government related bodies and regulating agencies alongside production managers and management
• Arrange/ schedule quarterly meetings with Health and Safety representatives and HSE Committee.
• Receive HSE Representative inspection reports and document action lists based on risk or deviations identified.
• Ensure policies are adhered to.
• Assist with training needs determination based on HSE System and OHS Act requirements and monitor that training is up to date.
• Give monthly reports on incidents, near misses, injuries, and corrective actions taken to avoid the same incident to occur in future.
• Report incidents to Department of Labour on correct WCL documents where required.
• Generate monthly dashboards and feedback on HSE compliance and deviations.
• Work with appointed 16.1 and 16.2s in all areas.
• Attend HSE internal compliance audits.
• Review and document non- conformances.
• Align policies with international standards ISO14000 and ISO45001 where applicable to the organization.
• Manage and assist external audits by customers or authorities as required.
• To assist in documenting incident investigations and report on all person injuries and critical incidents occurring to staff, contractors, visitors, identify route course and corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure incident corrective actions are followed up on and completed
• Review safety obligations of the clients, contractors and ensure they are carried out as per the terms of the agreement. (37.2 agreements and contractor files)
• Ensure new employees are inducted on health and safety regulations.
• Ensure safety signage and notice boards with postings including but not limited to: Health and safety policy, inspection and audit results, project hazard assessment, location of first aid, fire equipment etc. are maintained
• To assist with emergency preparedness and communicate any emergencies which can occur, e.g. fire, contact the necessary emergency organisations immediately
• As part of a team, perform self-audits and ensure compliance with the documented processes
• Review the process documents and update and upgrade in coordination with the Management Executive
• Take responsibility for the development, co-ordination, management of processes and implementation of one or more specific areas of the HSE management system requirements
• Able to attend to after-hours queries or matters
• And any other reasonable requirements and instructions which might be requested or given by senior management.

 
REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 (Matric), Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Safety Management
• Minimun of 3 – 5 years relevant experience (in a corporate environment advantageous) on
• Occupational Health and Safety Environment
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have extensive knowledge of Computer Skills: Microsoft Word; Excel, strong proficiency in relevant computer packages (MS Office) and software packages

SALARY

R20 000 plus 13th cheque

Please use the following reference number in the subject line of your email:  CR563 when applying for this position. Please submit your CV in Word Format, salary expectation and notice period to   Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive feedback within 1 week.