Junior Safety Officer – Durban
A Health and Safety Company working predominately in the Construction Industry is looking for a Junior Health and Safety Officer to be based in Durban.
Requirements for the position:
- Matric / Grade 12.
- Minimum two years’ experience in the construction industry.
- Candidate CHSO Construction Health and Safety Officer – (SACPCMP) registration at a minimum. CHSO (Construction Health and Safety Officer) also accepted.
- Understanding of applicable legislation.
- IT literate (Excel / Word / PDF).
- Must be able to work to a deadline.
- Must be able to work nights (where applicable).
Main Responsibilities (but not limited to these only):
- Keep up to date and ensure compliance with applicable legal & other requirements.
- Investigate health & safety incidents and accidents, determine root cause, and implement corrective actions where required.
- Conduct safety inspections and develop risk assessments for new activities and machinery.
- Report on health & safety related activities to Safety Consultants management.
- Compile statistics.
- Supervise clients’ Health and Safety Representative.
- Conduct and lead health and safety meetings.
- Identify hazards and determine ways to reduce or eliminate risks in the workplace.
- Investigate health-related complaints and cases of ill health.
- Listen and investigate health and safety related issues from employees and address them with management.
- Identify hazardous waste, correct safe use, and the correct disposal thereof.
- Promote safety initiatives.
- Inspect equipment regularly for safe use.
- Obey any reasonable and lawful instruction from line management.
Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Observation skills (attention to detail).
- Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with people at all levels.
Other Requirements:
- Must have own reliable and fully insured vehicle.
- Clean criminal record.
- Reliable Wi-Fi and laptop.
Salary:
R15 000 – R20 000 (Cost to company) depending on experience plus ±R4 000 - 5000 travelling allowance.
Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.
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