Job Description

What being part of the Sigma Family means for you:

Health and Safety Manager

As the Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for leading, managing, and embedding an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) culture across all Sigma Connected SA workspaces. I will ensure full legal compliance, practical application of health and safety practices, and ongoing alignment with national and internal legislation. You will proactively manage risk, support safe work environments, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to ensure health, safety, and well-being remain a core focus. You will directly report to the Head of Facilities and Transport.

Location:

Cape Town

Who are the Sigma Family?

At Sigma, we are different and recognised in May 2023 by the Sunday Times as one of the best places to work. Our mission statement is to #ImproveEverythingAlways and at the heart of this is our People. This is why we are looking for amazing individuals to join and work on behalf of our clients to provide high-level customer service across several industries.

What Being a Part of the Sigma Family Means for You!

Career development and opportunities to apply for internal promotions following your probationary period


Monthly, Quarterly and Annual awards with marvellous prizes

? Resources such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health First Aiders to support you when life might not be going quite as you expected

Receive a tree in the Sigma Forest when you pass probation. This will allow you to review how your tree is reducing your carbon footprint


Medical Insurance - Covers doctor visits, optometrist appointments and dental assistance, funeral cover, Group Life Cover, which are all Free from the Sigma Family to you


Transportation Benefits - Accommodate your travelling journey to work with the amazing shuttle services that we offer our employees


Join communities and collaborate with your colleagues on our internal Social Media platform


The opportunity to be a part of an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace - all amazing people are welcome in the Sigma Family.


A bit more about the Opportunity...:

What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like:

You will be responsible for the oversight of the Health and Safety aspects of occupancy certificates and collaborating with all relevant business areas to secure and maintain occupancy compliance across all operating sites. You will support business continuity planning, especially in emergencies or crises, as well as actively contribute to the development and implementation of a positive health and safety culture across Sigma Connected SA. You will also ensure that Sigma is aware of any new legislation and communicate any business impact clearly and proactively.


You will manage internal and external OHS training programmes through maintaining the required number of trained OHS Representatives, First Aiders, and Fire Marshals, and you will ensure that they are suitably trained. You will also implement and facilitate regular OHS Committee meetings across all sites, including agenda creation and minute-taking. You will also oversee all occupational health risk assessments for employees with medical (physical and/or mental) conditions and ensure regular review of these cases. You will maintain, plan, and execute regular emergency response drills and ensure outcomes are recorded and actioned.


You will also identify trends and implement preventative measures to keep up with those trends. You will build and maintain positive working relationships with landlords, contractors, suppliers, and clients concerning health and safety matters.


What amazing People will bring to the role:

You are a natural-born leader who is vibrant, energetic, and full of charisma and determined to make this role your own. You are a person who is passionate about delivering exceptional service to your stakeholders. You are forward-thinking and driven to always be your best. You thrive in driving performance and cultivating great relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You are a confident leader who strives to achieve the best results possible. You embrace change and manage well under pressure. You have the eagerness to implement change and the ambition to shine!

Minimum Requirements:

You have 3 years of experience as a Health and Safety Manager within the H&S environment You have 2 years of experience in Leadership within an H&S environment You have a Matric (Grade 12) qualification You have an existing OHS Certification within the relevant H&S field You have a thorough understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related legal frameworks. You have a good command of the English language (written and verbal) You are proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) You have experience in managing OHS across multi-site environments with diverse operational needs. You ensure that health and safety records, reporting systems, and documentation are effectively monitored and reviewed. You are proactive and solution-driven in addressing emerging safety concerns and continuous improvement. You can lead with a calm, well-thought-out approach in emergency scenarios You believe that health and safety are everyone's responsibility, and you promote this mindset in everything that you do.

Simple and Straight Forward Recruitment.

We don't see the value in making candidates jump through hoops. Once we receive your application via ICIMS, if you meet all relevant criteria as stipulated on the advert, we'll proceed with further shortlisting & start your application process.

If you like the sound of being part of the Sigma Family, then don't wait and get applying!