Snr Health & Safety Officer Job Johannesburg area,South Africa,Construction

Key Responsibilities

Implementing and monitoring the project's Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
Conducting daily site inspections, audits and compliance assessments.
Identifying unsafe acts, conditions and high-risk activities and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
Reviewing risk assessments, method statements, safe work procedures and permits prior to work commencing.
Monitoring subcontractor compliance with project and statutory HSE requirements.
Facilitating toolbox talks, safety meetings and HSE awareness initiatives.
Participating in planned task observations and behavioural safety initiatives.
Ensuring appropriate controls are in place for high-risk construction activities.
Investigating incidents, near misses and unsafe occurrences and assisting with root-cause analysis.
Maintaining accurate safety documentation, statistics, registers and reports.
Monitoring the correct use and condition of PPE.
Assisting with emergency preparedness drills and site emergency procedures.
Supporting project management in achieving HSE objectives and maintaining a zero-harm culture.
Engaging with the client and project stakeholders on HSE matters.
Promoting continuous improvement and a proactive safety culture across the project.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications

Grade 12 / Matric
Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety / Safety Management.
SAMTRAC qualification is essential
SACPCMP registration as a Construction Health & Safety Officer is essential.

Experience

Minimum 7+ years Health & Safety Experience with in the Construction Industry
Proven experience in a Senior Safety Office role on large, complex construction projects
Experience on data centre, mission-critical, industrial, mechanical & electrical, infrastructure or similarly high-risk construction projects will be highly advantageous.
Sound knowledge of South African Occupational Health & Safety and Construction Regulations.
Strong understanding of risk assessments, method statements, permit-to-work systems, incident investigations and contractor management.
Computer literate with strong reporting and administrative capabilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with employees, subcontractors, construction management and client representatives.