Job Description

Please Note: This is a 10 Month contract

The primary responsibility of the Health & Safety Officer is to ensure that all workers on the construction site are working in a safe environment and are following all correct health & safety procedures.

The major tasks, duties, and responsibilities are listed below:

Assist the appointed H&S Consultant with the preparation of construction projects health and safety files / plan

Assist the appointed Risk Assessor, Fall Protection Planner developing documents

Confirm necessary documentation was submitted to the relevant authorities

Attend project planning meetings

Assessments and approval of subcontractor(s) health and safety files

Attend regular site, technical and progress meetings

Facilitate site health and safety meetings

Identification of the hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections

Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to sub-contractors

Compiling project specific emergency response and preparedness plans

Testing the effectiveness of the emergency response plans

Conduct site Health & safety inductions

Evaluate the levels of compliance of subcontractors to the project specific health and safety file / plan and client specifications through inspections and audits

Assist appointed Accident / Incident investigator / Oversee the reporting and investigation of project related incidents / accidents

Assist Contract managers / Site agents with developing method statements site specific

Oversee the maintenance of all record

Conduct toolbox meetings

Promotes safe practices on site

Enforces health & safety guidelines

Establishes Health & safety standards and policies as needed

Responds to employees health & safety concerns

Key skills for Health & Safety Officer:

Computer literate

Good communication skills

Problem solving skills

Decision-making ability

Ability to motivate others

Teamworking skills

Good knowledge of building methods and regulations

Comply with CR 8 (5) (6)

Minimum requirements:

At least 3 years experience in construction work

Valid drivers license

Mobile phone

Introduction to SAMTRAC

SAMTRAC

Registration with the SACPCMP or candidate registration

Valid competency certificates for Scaffolding Inspector, Supervisor & Scaffolding Erector, 1ST Aider, Firefighting and Asbestos work would be advantages

Please email your CV to careers@wenzrecruitment.co.za

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of submitting your application please note your application has been unsuccessful.

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