Safety Officer

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : May 10, 2025

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 / Matric
• ND in Safety Management or equivalent
• 5-7 years' industry related experience
• Thorough knowledge of relevant local safety, OHS Act & Regulations, COID Act.
• A good working knowledge of health and safety systems, e.g. OHSAS 18001, Marsh Risk Control Standard, ISO 45001 Standard, ISO 14001 Standard, etc.
• SAMTRAC, SHEMTRAC, Hazard identification and Risk Assessments, Legal Compliance Assessments and other NOSA or similar training would be beneficial
• Computer Literacy - MS Office (with a high proficiency in MS Excel).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintaining the organization's health and safety management system / program.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining health and safety policies and procedures in the workplace in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act No.85 of 1993 and Regulations.
• Continuously monitor, improve and update the health and safety system.
• Communicating all health and safety related information to all levels in the organization.
• Assist with conducting and reporting in quarterly Health and Safety meetings with employees and all committee members.
• Ensure that all Safety and Health incidents / accidents are reported, recorded immediately and apply corrective action rectifications.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment, poor housekeeping, smoking, etc.)
• Maintaining and coordinating the contractor's management system to ensure compliance of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES :

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