We are seeking a qualified and experienced Safety Officer to join our team in Durban. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment on construction sites, and for implementing and enforcing safety policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Safety Planning: Develop and implement site-specific safety plans, including risk assessments and hazard identification.
- Safety Inspections: Conduct regular safety inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Safety Training: Provide safety training and inductions to employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Incident Investigation: Investigate incidents and accidents, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Safety Reporting: Prepare and submit safety reports, including incident reports, safety statistics, and compliance reports.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant safety legislation, regulations, and standards, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate and coordinate with stakeholders, including employees, contractors, clients, and regulatory authorities.
- Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, as well as strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Requirements
- Qualifications: National Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety (or relevant field)
- Registration: Registered with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as a Safety Officer
- Experience: 2 years of experience in a safety officer role, preferably in the construction industry
Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of:
- Occupational health and safety principles and practices
- Safety legislation, regulations, and standards
- Construction safety management
- Risk assessment and hazard identification
