SHE Officer

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 / Matric with NQF Level 4-6 Health and Safety qualification
• 3+ years experience in a health and safety role in the manufacturing and engineering sector
• MS Office Literate and excellent communication skills
• Good understanding of the Health and Safety Act and valid drivers

• Implementing and maintaining SHE systems
• SHE related administrative duties
• Co-ordinating relevant contractors and staff / Compiling procedures / relevant SHE documentation
• Maintain the document control register for all types of procedures, inspection forms, risk assessments etc
• Ensure regular inspections on CCTV System, gates, locks, fences as well as any other security infrastructure
• Inspecting workplaces re accidents, causes of ill-health and complaints and ensure compliance
• Initiate ways to improve overall health and safety in the workplace
• Developing safety, health & environmental management schedules and strategies
• Keeping up to date with legislative and technical knowledge to ensure adherence to OHSA standards. Compile monthly report on all and any security issues including cost
• Update notice boards / Ensure proper access control is conducted daily
• Ensure stringent record keeping of all persons and property entering or leaving the premises
• Implement Disciplinary action in case of misconduct pertaining to Health & Safety
• Ordering first aid stock and replenishing the First Aid boxes
• Implement and maintain an effective program and ensure compliance to satisfy the requirements of local legislation e.g., the OHS, COID and Environmental Management Acts
• Conduct SHE audits, report on findings and log all non-compliances
• Evaluate incident forms, surveys, audits to establish root causes and together with Supervisors and Managers concerned, formulate a plan of action to correct non-compliant behaviour / conditions
• Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes, and identify corrective and preventative actions and report to management
• Co-ordinate monthly safety meetings and SHE related training requirements
• Liaise with onsite contractors to ensure their compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including basic safety induction training
• Co-ordinate at least two evacuation exercises per year to ensure that all staff become familiar with these procedures
• Assist with the formulation of emergency/contingency plans & review and update procedures
• Ensure continuous reporting and effective communication with all relevant management

Salary:
Market related

Please email detailed CV and supporting documentation through to with “SHE Officer” in the subject line

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful