Job Vacancy of a Safety Officer 2022, South Africa | Apply Now

Currently we are searching for a Safety officer for Johannesburg, South Africa.

Responsibilities of this Post:

• Plan and implement OHS policies and procedures.
• Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations.
• Ensure the company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.
• Conduct employee training inductions.
• Compile, manage and update safety files for the various construction sites in accordance with OHS Act.
• Establish a structured program of health & safety training throughout the Company and ensure full and accurate health and safety and training records are maintained.
• Ensure employees are acting in adherence to rules and regulations.
• Conduct incident & accident investigations in the workplace.
• Oversee safe workplace conditions, repairs, installations, and any other work that could harm employee safety.
• Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.
• Establish a full program of documented health & safety inspections, audits, and checks.
• Manage and devise the agenda for, chair and formulate & distribute minutes for the Health & Safety quarterly meetings and committee meetings.
• Assist with occupational health surveys and required actions where problem areas exist.
• Compile and provide SHE performance, month-end reports and maintain the site and departmental-specific statistics.

Requirements of this Post:

• Safety management diploma & SAMTRAC.
• At least 3 years’ experience as Safety Officer.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• Report writing skills.
• Ability to communicate on different levels.