Health and Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer position available in Cape Town.

Do you have minimum 5 years’ experience in Health and Safety at an operational level with high attention to detail for onsite inspections which includes high attention to detail with administration and data management systems?

Excellent computer skills, attention to detail with a relevant qualification is essential. Must have relevant driver’s license and own vehicle

Requirements:

• Matric and related qualification in Safety or Environmental Health is essential
• Valid Code EB (08) Driver’s License non-negotiable
• Minimum of relevant experience with a NOSA/SAMTRAC diploma/certificate
• Computer Literate in all MS Packages at an intermediate level – must have ability to handle large volumes of data, information, projects and tasks
• Experience working on site –working in construction and building sector, working with building or rigging equipment or similar
• Implementation of processes within a large organization with a longevity track record is ESSENTIAL
• Initiative to be self-driven on deadlines, understanding the needs of all teams for to have at their fingertips updated relevant information, systematically recorded & filed correctly
• Self-Motivated, meticulous, and deadline driven
• Excellent communication skills
• Incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proactively promote the occupational health and safety of all employees, visitors and contractors
• Analyse trends and feedback obtained through incident/audit reports
• Manage accurate record keeping and filing system
• Regularly evaluate the risks associated with business activities
• Develop and maintain the Occupational Health and Safety strategies
• Participate in establishing and monitoring Occupational Health and Safety Targets with emphasis on risk reduction
• Conduct incident investigations on reportable and non-reportable incidents
• Conduct internal audits, workplace inspections and investigate complaints
• Guiding, coaching and supporting H&S Representatives
• Managing specific projects aimed at continuous improvement
• Effective participation in change management process and initiatives
• Knowledge transfer through training, awareness campaigns, etc.
• Keep informed in development of Occupational Health and Safety legislation
• Key role player in a multi-disciplinary team