Health & Safety Officer

To be considered for this position applicants must meet the following criteria:Min completed National DiplomaSAMTRAC Certificate advantageous3- 5 Years experience working as a Health and Safety OfficerStrong technical background.Strong excel and reporting skillsMain Responsibilities/Key Performance Areas:Co-ordinate and participate in all Hazard Analyses conducted at KZNCommunicate and train risk awareness in all staffManage Contractor H&S requirementsUpdate all legal appointments as required when there are structural or leadership changes.Plan and distribute monthly SHE Awareness talksTrack Evacuation Drills Log all IODs requiring medical treatment with COID and Dept. of Labour where relevantUpdate IOD graph (DIFR) Tracking IOD investigations and follow up on actions arising from investigationsInitiate annual refresher training for Forklift Drivers, Stackers, First Aiders and updating certificates & licences on fileConduct H&S audits on all departmentsTrack New Machine Risk Assessment turnaround timesArrange annual and return to work Medicals for all employees in high-risk areas identified by the HIRA processCharacteristicsStrong Communication skillsEnergeticHighly organizedKnowledgeable and passionate about OSH Act and other SHE legislationPlease note: Psychometric testing will be required for shortlisted candidates.