To be considered for this position applicants must meet the following criteria: - Min completed National Diploma
- SAMTRAC Certificate advantageous
- 3- 5 Years experience working as a Health and Safety Officer
- Strong technical background.
- Strong excel and reporting skills
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 Dept. of Labour where relevant
- Update IOD graph (DIFR) Tracking 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
Characteristics - Strong Communication skills
- Energetic
- Highly organized
- Knowledgeable and passionate about OSH Act and other SHE legislation
Please note : Psychometric testing will be required for shortlisted candidates.