SAFETY OFFICER - CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING

Minimum requirements for the role:
A National Diploma or N6 in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related qualification is essential for this role.
Previous experience having worked as a Safety Officer or within a related role within the EHS environment is essential.
Must have obtained all the necessary certificates in SAMTRAC, OHS Act etc courses.
Must have a very good understanding of the safety regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Computer literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
Sound ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Maintaining the OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management system.
Facilitating and tracking the implementation of occupation hygiene risk assessments recommendations.
Identifying and advising on training needs analysis and recommendations to address competency shortfall.
Creating and maintaining SHE awareness through various communication mediums.
Facilitating incident investigations and ensuring corrective actions closure.
Planning and scheduling internal audits (internal audit schedule).
Facilitating risk assessments (baseline and issue) and advising on effective corrective measures.
Conducting routine and non-routine she inspections and raising NCR for corrective actions.
Ensuring the implementation of management plans in line with set objectives.
Managing internal and external contractors safety management.
Managing and monitoring the site environmental management programme.
Conducting she legal audits and advising on compliance thereof.
Conducting risk assessment and supporting Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSR), and Management of Change (MOC) as well as site audits.
Analysing SHE indicators and preparing monthly reports for the SHEQ Manager.
Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.