Health & Safety Officer

Qualification and Experience
- Applicable qualification recommended
- 2-3 Years relevant working experience
- SAMTRAC and HIRA
- Relevant working experience wrt incident investigation
- ISO 45001 Implementation and Internal Auditing
- Experience in FMCG and food manufacturing recommended
- SAIOSH and SACPCMP registration
- HPCSA registration recommended

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong administration and organizing skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the OHSA Act and Regulations
- Knowledge and understanding of NFPA 36, SANS 10400, and SANS 10139
- Proven ability to work in Health and Safety

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of health and safety systems of all sites.
  - Ensure that all Fire Detection, Sprinkler Systems and fire extinguishers are serviced and maintained.
  - Maintain flammable permit with local government.
  - Provide support with implementing the Health and Safety Management System for the organization.
  - Performing risk identification, evaluation and development of safe work procedures.
  - Ensure that all accidents are properly recorded, reported and investigated.
  - Provide feedback on Safety Meetings and as and when necessary.
  - Follow up with departments on SHE Rep Inspections and health and safety-related items.
  - Conduct audits and inspections on Contractors in line with legal requirements.
  - Provide informal Health and Safety Training for employees as and when needed.
  - Reporting to HSE Manager on deviations identified and required actions to be taken.
  - Ensure that Safety, Health and Environmental Reports are submitted to the HSE Manager.
  - Ensure that inspections referring to all departments are taking place, captured and filed correctly.
  - Report health and safety deviations in construction and installations
  - Ensure the Contractor's Safety files are up to date and in place, and report deviations.
  - Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Statutory Requirements.
  - Responsible for a Site Induction Program for all personnel.
  - Implement Safety awareness and safety culture
  - Ensure emergency preparedness is implemented and maintained.
  - The emergency response team identified and trained.