Job Description

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an HSE Officer to join the team based in Richards Bay, South Africa. The role is responsible for updating PPE registers, medical surveillance reports, and other reports that may be requested by the Regional HSE Manager, Laboratory Manager and Branch Manager.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.



We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES

To be successful at Alfred H Knight the incumbent will need to display the following:



REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities

Implementation and maintenance of HSE Systems for the Laboratory and Operations Risk Assessment and Mitigation - Maintain and review risk registers regularly Training awareness Support of Operations and Laboratory - Collaborate with Laboratory and Operations teams in integrate HSE practices into daily workflows Compliance Monitoring - Report non-compliance issues and recommend corrective actions

Required Competencies

Good knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety regulations Computer Literate Good timekeeping and time management skills

Quality

: 'Right first time' approach, completes work to a high standard, continually looking for improvements, and strong problem-solvers, high level of attention to detail is key within this role

Managing uncertainty

: Handles pressure and ambiguity well, exercises good judgment, and handles challenges in a mature manner

Critical thinking

: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Team Player / Interpersonal

: Builds and maintains positive working relationships with their own team and more widely Honest, adaptable, and flexible, and be able to carry out multiple tasks and goal orientated

Required Qualifications

Grade 12 (with Maths, English and Science) SAMTRAC or an appropriate Tertiary Qualification in Health and Safety Management, NEBOSH IGC will be an added advantage

Required work experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience in an occupational health and safety role within an Operation/Laboratory environment with a proven track record of HSE requirements and implementation

Required Languages

* Highly proficient in English (Verbal and written)