Purpose of Position:
- To manage our H&S processes, thus ensuring KZN complies with the applicable laws, regulations, international standards and customer expectations.
- To provide the relevant statistics and reports weekly, monthly and for formal reviews.
- To ensure compliance across departments.
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 Dpt 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.
To be considered for this position applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Min N3 Civil, Mechanical or Electrical
- A qualification in SHE (Health and Safety) management.
- 3 years experience as a Safety Officer.
- Strong technical background.
- Strong excel and reporting skills.
Characteristics
- Strong Communication skills
- Energetic
- Highly organized
- Knowledgeable and passionate about OSH Act and other SHE legislation
