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Vacancy EHS Officer Appointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity plan.
People with Disability are encouraged to apply.
Gibela's journey is intrinsically tied to a vision of socio-economic transformation, one that recognises the central role of passenger rail in propelling the South African economy forward.
As we embark on this mission, we stand at the crossroads of opportunities and progress, where the revitalisation of commuter rail serves as a cornerstone for building a brighter future.
Gibela stands as Africa's largest train manufacturing and passenger trains maintenance company, holding steadfast to its commitment to spearheading the revival of the South African railway sector.
With a transformative vision, Gibela endeavours to catalyse the shift towards commuter rail as the preferred mode of transport for urban communities.
We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the EHS Officer position within the MSA .
The position will report to the EHS Manager and is based in Dunnottar (Nigel).
Job Purpose Support the Business Unit to pro-actively co-ordinate the health, safety & environmental topics to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with legal and other requirements to which Gibela subscribes Key Responsibilities Provide advice, information and instruction on EHS issues Monitor / assess hazardous and unsafe situations; and assist in developing control measures to ensure personnel safety Assist in the application and development of EHS procedures Assist in managing risks and hazards in the workshops Report and facilitate investigation of incidents, injuries and hazards.
Review the data and analyze injury and incident reports (open action item list) Assist in developing injury and incident prevention strategies for the business Monitor compliance with EHS policy and procedures and legal requirements Audit EHS compliance regarding organizational and legal EHS requirements Help promote EHS awareness Carry out EHS Officer Audits (including construction activities) Compile toolbox talks and disseminate EHS information Organize, assign and brief EHS representatives, fire fighters and First aiders and ensure their duties are carried out Assist in the acquisition of EHS equipment e.g.
emergency preparedness equipment, signage, etc.
Participate in relevant organizational forums as necessary, e.g.
EHS Committee meetings, cross-functional team meetings, etc.
Develop and provide appropriate training for team members to enable them to improve and achieve their objectives whilst effectively contributing to business performance Render EHS support for shift work (Morning, Afternoon and Night) and shutdown activities.
Minimum Requirements National Diploma and/or Bachelor of Technology in Occupational Health and Safety/Environmental with SAMTRAC Engineering qualification would be advantageous ISO 14001, ISO 45001 training would be advantageous 5 years of experience in EHS preferably in a manufacturing, rail, mining or construction industry.
Closing Date 6 December 2024 Should you not hear from us in 30 days, consider your application as unsuccessful "In accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, by submitting your application, you acknowledge that Gibela will process your personal information included in your Curriculum Vitae and any other documents for the purposes of the recruitment and selection process only.
This may include, but is not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment medical screenings, and assessments conducted by third-party service providers acting on our behalf.
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