Safety Officer

Vaal, FS, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

:

To conduct workplace inspections, audit of internal safety requirements and coordinates safety related services

Qualifications:



Matric

Samtrac

Incident Investigation

Risk Assessor

SHE Rep (Course)

HIRA

Experience:



3 to 5 years' safety related work experience in construction/ mining environment

2 to 3 years' service/ industrial experience

2 years' experience in customer/supplier interaction

Skills Requirement:



Proficiency in English (verbal, reading and writing)

Facilitation skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Planning and organizing

Report writing

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Detail Orientated

Knowledge Requirements:



Rental industry

Knowledge of work of height machinery and equipment

Loading and offloading of a Mewp (Unit Standard)

Internal safety system

Company processes (all operational departments)

Coach the learner

Comprehensive knowledge and administration of the OSH and Mine Act

ISO implementation and auditing (added advantage)

Responsibilities:



Internal Safety inspections

: Conducts weekly safety inspections using specified checklist

Prepares reports, makes recommendations, and communicates with departmental managers

Escalates critical findings to safety manager

Resolves safety related findings within timeframe

Safety compliance audits

: Audits departmental safety files as per schedule to confirm compliance

Prepares reports and communicates with departmental managers

Advises relevant managers on rectification of audit findings

Consolidates and presents the regional safety report encompassing branches and sites to the Regional Commercial/Operations managers/Safety Manager for review and signoff before presenting at National level.

Coordination of External safety related services Liaises with external suppliers on services needed

Ensures services are rendered as per agreed schedule (medical waste, pest control, deep cleaning) or as when required (general waste, steel waste, contaminated waste)

Retrieves relevant certificates and submits to safety administrator for filing.

Prepares monthly report on external services

Safety awareness/ training

: Identify safety topics and ensure they are discussed by supervisors at "toolbox talk" meetings

Arranges and attends weekly safety "toolbox talk" meetings

Coaches managers and supervisors on using safety related documentation.

Assists safety team with launch and implementation of safety campaign activities

Conduct QC on machines.

SHE rep management

: Notifies SHE reps for submission of SHE rep inspection reports

Receives and consolidates identified issues for escalation to manager and submission to SHE committee

Ensures SHE reps are trained and appointed

Arranges monthly SHE committee meetings

Internal incident coordination:

Advises respective manager/supervisor on process to be followed once an incident occurred

Ensures relevant information is recorded

Ensures relevant information is submitted to safety administrator for processing

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/05/28

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1597029
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Vaal, FS, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned