Job Description

Introduction:

Are you a highly experienced Health and Safety professional passionate about creating safe working environments? Komatsu South Africa, a leader in the Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) industry, is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Officer to join our dedicated SHE department at our Pinetown Branch.

In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in maintaining our robust SHE system, ensuring legal compliance, driving safety initiatives, and providing expert guidance across our operations, particularly within the mining and construction sectors.

Qualifications:

NQF 5 level registered safety qualification (COMSOC 1 and 2, SAMTRAC, SHEQMAN, SHEMTRAC, National Diploma in Safety Management SHEMBA, or equivalent NQF 5). Internal auditing: ISO 9001,14001, 45001. Train the trainer certification (an advantage).

Experience:

A minimum of 6 years' direct Health & Safety experience in the mining and/or construction industry is essential. Competent A: Advantageous

Proven knowledge in:

Root Cause Analysis & Specialised Accident Investigation OHS Act Legal Compliance Auditing (NQF 5) & In-depth OHS Act & Regulations Incident Investigation, Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 Implementation Relevant SABS/SANS Standards, COID Act, MHSA & industry-specific regulations. First Aid Level 2. Technical Skills: Intermediate MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Job specification:

Uses job profiles to audit validity of hazards, risks in each technical job and check annually Assists in developing safe working instructions when required Evaluates need for safety, firefighting and first aid training with line managers Assists during audits providing safety committee members with required documentation Provides input in annual skills needs analysis Implements Safety Programs Participates in disciplinary hearings in conjunction with HR with regard to Health and Safety issues Compiles & disseminates promotional/awareness materials with regard to SHERQ Maintains/checks maintenance of the SHE system in operational areas for relevance, completeness and legal compliance, as well as compliance with KSA policyChecks that technical staff working in the field have the correct & standard safety items Coordinates the booking of medicals with service providers Conducts internal safety compliance inspections Completes monthly Health and Safety report Completes and submits required training reports to training department Plans, arranges and executes fire drills as per schedule Plans SHE training for SHE officers, as well as other staff members on a rolling (cyclical) basis Executes SHE training plan Investigates SHE incidents
In accordance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA) of 1998, Komatsu is committed to the principles of employment equity and fair labor practices. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other ground prohibited by law. We may consider designated groups as per the EEA in our selection process to ensure a diverse and representative workforce, but all applications will be assessed based on qualifications and merit.

Candidates will be expected to pass a relevant medical examination, and agree to verification checks

Only online applications will be considered

It is the responsibility of the employee to inform their line manager about their application for another position

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person