Health & Safety Officer- Kwa-Zulu Natal

Purpose of Position:To manage our H&S processes, thus ensuring KZN complies with the applicable laws, regulations, international standards and customer expectations. To provide the relevant statistics and reports weekly, monthly and for formal reviews. To ensure compliance across departments.Main Responsibilities/Key Performance Areas:Co-ordinate and participate in all Hazard Analyses conducted at KZN.Communicate and train risk awareness in all staff.Manage Contractor H&S requirements.Update all legal appointments as required when there are structural or leadership changes.Plan and distribute monthly SHE Awareness talks.Track Evacuation Drills.Log all IODs requiring medical treatment with COID and Dpt of Labour where relevant.Update IOD graph (DIFR) Tracking.Track IOD investigations and follow up on actions arising from investigations.Initiate annual refresher training for Forklift Drivers, Stackers, First Aiders and updating certificates & licences on file.Conduct H&S audits on all departments.Track New Machine Risk Assessment turnaround times.Arrange annual and return to work Medicals for all employees in high-risk areas identified by the HIRA process.To be considered for this position applicants must meet the following criteria:Min N3 Civil, Mechanical or Electrical.A qualification in SHE (Health and Safety) management.3 years experience as a Safety Officer.Strong technical background.Strong excel and reporting skills.CharacteristicsStrong Communication skills.Energetic.Highly organized.Knowledgeable and passionate about OSH Act and other SHE legislation.
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