Health and Safety Specialist

Afrimat Industries (Pty) Ltd, Lichtenburg has a vacancy for a:

• National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, or related field.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Training.
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Certification (added advantage)
• Minimum 2 years in a senior or supervisory safety role.
• Proven experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Experience managing contractors and conducting audits.
• Strong knowledge of South African OHS legislation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Ensure compliance with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, standards, and company procedures.
• Assist in maintaining and improving the Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001 or equivalent).
• Facilitate hazard identification and risk assessments across all operational areas.
• Lead and facilitate investigations of incidents, near misses, injuries and property damage, events.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and awareness initiatives.
• Provide guidance and coaching to supervisors and employees on safety matters.
• Support emergency response planning and implementation and maintain emergency equipment inspection records.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the operation.
• Mentor Health and Safety Officers and Safety Representatives, facilitate safety committee meetings and drive employee engagement in safety improvement initiatives.
• Prepare safety reports, maintain statutory registers and safety records, and monitor key safety performance indicators.
• Analyse safety trends and recommend improvement actions.
• Lead internal health and safety audits, monitor implementation of audit findings and action plans, verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Monitor contractor compliance with site safety requirements, conduct contractor safety assessments and audits, ensure contractors meet legal and company requirements, and participate in contractor onboarding and performance reviews
• Other duties as assigned.