Job Description

Role Purpose:
The Health & Safety Officer is responsible for promoting and maintaining a positive health and safety culture across the organisation. The role ensures compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental legislation, standards, and internal policies, while supporting management, employees, contractors, and sub-contractors in the effective implementation of safe work practices.
Minimum requirements:

• South African Matric
• Post-matric qualification in Health & Safety
• SAMTRAC certification | SACPCMP registration as a Construction Health & Safety Officer
• 25 years experience in Health, Safety and Environmental Management within mining or construction environments
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Experience implementing ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
• Experience dealing with enforcement authorities (DoL, DEA, Local Authorities)

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Develop, implement, and review safe operating procedures addressing identified hazards.
• Perform routine and ad hoc site inspections to verify compliance with legislative, contractual, and internal requirements.
• Recommend and implement corrective and preventative actions to address unsafe conditions and practices.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HSE strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Record, investigate, and analyse incidents and accidents, including trend analysis and statistical reporting.
• Monitor legislative developments and ensure organisational compliance with all applicable HSE laws and regulations.
• Prepare management reports, safety bulletins, newsletters, and toolbox talk materials.
• Ensure the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Provide specialist HSE advice relating to fire safety, hazardous substances, noise exposure, machinery safeguarding, and occupational health risks.
• Liaise with main contractors and subcontractors to ensure alignment with company HSE requirements and systems.
• Convene, facilitate, and chair Health & Safety Committee meetings.
• Engage with enforcement and regulatory authorities as required.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong planning and organisational skills | High attention to detail
• Problem solving and decision making | Effective communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration | Conflict management | Professional and positive attitude Trustworthy and ethical conduct

Salary offer: R25K R30K

Skills Required