Junior Safety Officer

SUMMARY:
Junior Safety Officer

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications 

• Matric (mandatory).
• SAMTRACK / NEBOSH qualification or equivalent.
• Must be a qualified safety officer.

• At least 2 years’ experience in HSE operations, maintenance, or construction.
• Registration with SACPCMP or equivalent health and safety body (advantageous).
• Experience in health and safety legal compliance and incident management.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• ISO 9001:2015 ( advantage)
• Computer Literate 
• Willing to work on Weekends (Standby) and holidays 

• Field / office based : In the field working with operational staff - 60% and 40% office based – update admin / filing.
• Organize efficient and resourceful work plans.
• Perform work safely and efficiently to deliver quality results.
• Adhere and enforce operating procedures.
• Conduct and monitor Safety inspection.
• Communicating regularly with team members and management.
• Maintaining company’s service area in a clean, organized, cost-effective, working order.
• up to date/ensure compliance with South African Health and Safety regulations and review existing policies.
• Support the implementation and development of OHS policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Identify potential hazards and risks in the workplace.
• Adhering to all company’s rules and regulations.
• Investigate workplace Health and Safety incidents.
• Knowledge OHS training needs in the workplace.
• Conduct drills and exercises on how to manage emergency circumstances.
• Verify appropriate storage/safety of all equipment.
• Identify and review PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) needs and enforce the use of PPE in the work place .
• Act as in an advisory capacity to others and give guidance with regards to Health and Safety related topics.
• Train employees regarding Health and Safety.
• Perform risk assessments and implement preventive measures.
• Do inductions/onboarding for new employees regarding Health and Safety.
• Knowledge of SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) teams’ online system.
• QMS, (Quality Management Systems).
• Report on OHS related activities.
• Intervene in any unsafe act or activities that can potentially be dangerous or unsafe.
• Prepare Health and Safety files.
• Be alert and on the lookout for any Health and Safety violations.
• Innovative using own initiative.
• Knowledge of waste management / license and permits.
• MHI knowledge ( Major hazardous installations)
• Safety audits.
• Site visits.