PURPOSE OF POSITION:

• 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.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

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.

Technical Key Performance Areas:

• Reporting all incidents on site, preparing all requireddocumentation, 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.