Apply remote type Hybrid locations Johannesburg time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: January 15, 2025 (5 days left to apply) job requisition id R-15968815Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.Job SummaryThe purpose of the role is implementation, monitoring and auditing of Environment, Health and Safety policy, standards and controls within the Absa Group.Job DescriptionEnsure compliance with OHS standards and legislation.Monitor the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards and management information system (MIS) by obtaining quarterly reports from all Absa workplaces.
Assist workplaces to become compliant by sending reminders of information that is still outstanding and escalate non-compliance to Regional Managers.Liaise with Business Units by providing expert opinions, advice and recommendations pertaining to the OHS Act and COID (Compensation of Injuries and Diseases on duty).Engage with various internal Business Units to ensure participation and elimination of risks e.g.
noise levels, facility related hazards etc.Provide input for training material and present training courses if necessary.
Provide facilitators with information when facilitators are not able to respond to a learner's question.Conduct site inspections and investigations (e.g.
injury on duty investigations) to identify OHS risk related shortcomings and to ensure procedural compliance by staff and contractors.
Submit a report on findings.Conduct OHS audits and proactive inspections and report on findings with appropriate recommendations to enhance OHS compliance.Attend to business unit specific meetings and ensure OHS requirements are highlighted and addressed.Assist with development and revision of policies, procedures and standards.Assist with implementation of annual OHS Plans stating objectives to be strategically met in accordance with country legislation, Absa OHS policies and supporting documents.Maintain the OHS Sharepoint site to create continual OHS awareness.Ensure that all contractors and service providers comply with country legislation by auditing their system.Accountability: Process and Procedure Management for OHSManage the Occupational Health & Safety system by sending notifications to Managers and OHS Representatives.Monitor, manage and provide guidance to all Absa workplaces pertaining to this process.Assist in-country consultants to drive compliance by performing audits and inspections.Liaise with Group Learning, Line Managers and Regional Managers to ensure that OHS teams receive the required training.Monitor changes in country legislation and assist in-country consultants to compile a legal register.Accountability: ReportsCompile monthly and quarterly risk management reports and submit to Line Manager.Escalate non-compliances for OHS System quarterly reports not received.Accountability: Providing Solutions to ensure OHS complianceWork with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance to eliminate or mitigate risks.Provide guidance and assistance to eliminate or mitigate risks.Accountability: Communication and Client ServiceBe available by means of e-mail and cell phone to assist internal and external clients with OHS related matters.Attend meetings to represent Group OHS as a supporting function.People InvestmentStaff in own area (Manager, Group OHS and in-country OHS consultants)Internal customers (OHS Team Members)External customers (Group Wellness, Group Learning, Group Legal, People Function)Role / Person SpecificationExperience and Education:NQF Level 6: minimum Diploma in OHS or equivalent3-5 years' experience in the OHS environment in a major institution, preferably in banking or construction industryEffective communication, written and oral skillsComputer literacy in MS Office applicationsKnowledge and skills:Good knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety legislationEducationBachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Physical Planning and Construction (Required)Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.
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