Health & Safety Officer

Purpose of the role: Establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.



Main responsibilities: Develop and maintain Health and Safety Policies and processes Liaise with Health professionals to ensure that employees in relevant roles are medically fit Regularly review and update company health and safety risk assessments, safe operating procedures and safety statements Complete safety induction training for all staff, sub-contractors and maintain documentary evidence Investigate, record and report accidents and incidents timeously Ensure corrective measures are implemented Conduct quarterly Health and Safety drills to ensure knowledge stickiness Ensure that accidents are recorded to the regulated bodies such as Department of labour and monitor the recording of operational accidents and incidents Ensure that statutory training is conducted, employees are correctly certificated and oversee validity of the certification Ensure that correct PPE is availed to staff at all times Review sub-contractor's safety statements and safety compliance Attend regular health and safety meetings and ensure proper documentation of meetings Submit monthly reports to Adeo structures The successful candidate should have the following skills, experience and attributes: A recognized, completed 3-year tertiary qualification in Health & Safety or any other related field. A clear understanding and proven working knowledge of the Health & Safety function. 3-5 years solid Health & Safety experience in a fast-paced environment Retail background will be advantageous. SAMTRAC (Safety Management Training Certificate) Diligent and great attention to detail Strong time management Ability to communicate at all levels Ability to work under pressure Ability to work in an unstructured, ambiguous environment Ability to anticipate and prevent accidents or incidents Fully computer literate Valid driver's license

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