Safety Officer

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Purpose Of The Job

To protect employees' health and safety by identifying all possible risks in the South Arm shore-based workplace and implementing measures to either prevent or mitigate against these. In doing so, to also ensure all employees comply with all the provisions of the Company's Health & Safety Policy and all applicable health and safety regulations.

Job Requirements

1. Grade 12 / Matric
2. ND in Safety Management or equivalent
3. 5-7 years' industry related experience
4. Thorough knowledge of relevant local safety, OHS Act & Regulations, COID Act.
5. A good working knowledge of health and safety systems, e.g., OHSAS, Marsh Risk Control Standard, ISO Standard, etc.
6. SAMTRAC, SHEMTRAC, Hazard identification and Risk Assessments, Legal Compliance Assessments and other NOSA or similar training would be beneficial
7. Computer Literacy - MS Office (with a high proficiency in MS Excel).

Job Responsibilities

(WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

1. Maintaining the organization's health and safety management system / program.
2. Developing, implementing and maintaining health and safety policies and procedures in the workplace in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act No.85 and Regulations.
3. Continuously monitor, improve and update the health and safety system.
4. Communicating all health and safety related information to all levels in the organization.
5. Assist with conducting and reporting in quarterly Health and Safety meetings with employees and all committee members.
6. Ensure that all Safety and Health incidents / accidents are reported, recorded immediately and apply corrective action rectifications.
7. Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g., not using protective equipment, poor housekeeping, smoking, etc.).
8. Maintaining and coordinating the contractor's management system to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

Personal Attributes

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Implementation, maintaining and administration of safety systems.
3. Ability to work under pressure and to work independently.
4. Attention to detail, to plan and organize.

Interested parties who meet the above requirements and possess the attributes stated above, may submit their CV and relevant documentation.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Fisheries