The company currently has a vacancy for a motivated, professional and attentive to detail Health and Safety Officer to join their team and drive company Health and Safety initiatives and programmes.
This position requires someone who is energetic and able to work in a fast paced, pressurized environment and travel between branches.
The successful candidate will:
Ensure compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including safety induction and trainingPromote and ensure adherence to the safety policy and proceduresKeep management up to date and informed about legislative requirements regarding health and safety requirementsCreate safety procedures and develop training programmes to enhance safe working conditionsReview and update emergency procedures as and when necessaryConduct site inspections and audits as required identifying and minimizing the risk to company and employeesIdentify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative actionsConduct workplace Hazard Identification and Risk AssessmentsDesign and implement responses to the above mentioned HIRA'sInspect the place of work to determine whether any machinery, plant, equipment, substance, appliances or process is liable to cause bodily injury to any person working in the place of workInvestigate any accident, near-miss incident, dangerous occurrence or occupational disease that occurred in the place of workDesign and implement responses to limit or prevent a recurrence thereofCompile and submit health and safety related reports to management and third parties as and when requiredEnsure compliance with legislative, by-law and permit requirementsKeep management abreast of legislative changes and the implications for the companyLiaise with Department of Employment and Labour as and when required i.e.
regarding Sec 24 incidentsAssist with maintaining ISO systemsResponsible for monitoring contractors and venders working on SA Metal Group sites, to ensure that Health & Safety practices are applied and upheld at all timesQualifying Experience: Grade 12 or equivalentNational Diploma in Safety and/or Environmental Management or similar qualificationCertificate in safety management (SHEMTRAC, SAMTRAC, NEBOSH IGC, etc)Computer Literacy in MS Office programmesPractical understanding of the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 & 90013-5 years' experience in a production/manufacturing/engineering/construction environment in a full time health & safety roleExtensive knowledge of the OHS Act & RegulationsRegistration with SAIOSH and SACPCMP advantageousHands on practical approach to the jobValid driver's license and own reliable transportQualifying Attributes Verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work under pressureAbility to organize and plan carefullyAttention to detail and accuracyEnergetic, hard-working and self-motivatedAbility to work independently as well as in a teamTime management and organizational skillsAbility to work under pressure and in challenging conditionsFlexibility in terms of working hoursOther Information: Reports to: Group Health & Safety Manager as well as Engineering Divisional Directors (16.2 appointees)
Job type: Permanent position
Benefits include
Provident fundLife cover at 4x annual salaryFuneral coverMedical aid – Hospital Plan with Discovery Health15 x paid leave days per annumLong service leave after five years of employmentStandard hours 07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday07h30–16h00: FridayMay be required to work overtime as per operational requirementsSalary : We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant's qualifications and experience.
We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants.
Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.