Purpose of the Job: The Officer: Occupational Health and Safety is accountable to provide for health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of persons in connection with the use of plant and machinery, the protection of persons other than persons at work against hazards to health and safety arising out of or in connection with the activities of persons at work.
Key Performance Areas
Contribute to OHS strategies
Contribute to the development and maintenance of OHS strategy.
Proactively promote the OHS of all employees, visitors, and contractors.
Develop and maintain the OHS and safety strategies through facilitation.
Development of effective codes and standards to address occupational health and safety hygiene.
Benchmark and research.
Analyse and compile OHS reports.
Write executive OHS summaries.
Develop and implement National Occupational Disease prevention programme.
OHS and Contingency Planning
Conduct threat/risk analysis and recommend proactive and reactive plans.
Conduct fire risk assessment in order to develop fire prevention strategy and program.
Develop and implement contingency plan.
Participate in emergency management committee and organize such meetings.
Liaise with fire department, disaster management centre, and SAPS on evaluation and endorsement of the contingency plan.
Review and update contingency plan on an annual basis.
Co-ordinate emergency/fire drill evacuation at least once a year.
Conduct OHS special investigations and reporting
Investigate all OHS incidents.
Report all incidents to Facilities/OHS and Administration Manager.
Record all OHS incidents in the incident register.
Conduct incident investigations on reportable incidents.
Perform OHS audits
Participate in establishing OHS audit schedule.
Conduct internal audits, workplace inspections, and investigate complaints.
Regularly evaluate the risks associated with business activities.
Analyse trends and feedback obtained through incident/audit reports.
Workers compensation/injury management
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Process workers' compensation claims.
Liaise with rehabilitation specialists, HR, and EWS to ensure documentation and application of rehabilitation procedures are followed.
Conduct incident and accident investigations and compile a report.
Education, training, and induction of all employees.
Participate in the review of relevant policies and procedures.
OHS Champions management
Ensure OHS committee members attend meetings.
Train OHS/committee members and employees and conduct awareness programs.
Ensure that tasks are being performed and that the representatives follow the correct procedures.
Training of all personnel to ensure that they are aware of their functions.
Ensure monthly meetings with organized labour and Committee Chairpersons to discuss OHS matters.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety related qualification.
Certificate in First Aid training.
Certificate in Firefighting training.
Certificate in SAMTRAC would be an added advantage.
Relevant 3 years working experience in Occupational Health and Safety related environment.
Experience of the OHS Act, SABS, and ISO 2001 regulations.
Behavioral Competencies
Planning, Organising, and Coordinating.
Personal Mastery.
Judgement and Decision Making.
Ethics and Values.
Client Service Orientation.
Technical Competencies
Computer Literate.
Good report writing and business writing skills.
Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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