Group Health and Safety Officer

A well-established market and industry leader in the Industrial Engineering & Steelworks / Crane Hire Industries, urgently require the services of a competent and self-motivated individual to be appointed in the key position of Group Health and Safety Officer. To represent the Occupational Health and Safety aspects at the Organisations facilities both internally and externally.

Core Competencies:

• Proactively promote the occupational health and safety of all employees, visitors and contractors.
• Regularly evaluate the risks associated with business activities.
• Develop and maintain the Occupational Health and Safety strategies.
• Participate in establishing and monitoring Occupational Health and Safety Targets with emphasis on risk reduction.
• Conduct incident investigations on reportable and non-reportable incidents.
• Conduct internal audits, workplace inspections and investigate complaints.
• Guiding, coaching and supporting H&S Representatives.
• Managing specific projects aimed at continuous improvement.
• Effective participation in change management process and initiatives.
• Knowledge transfer through training, awareness campaigns, etc.
• Keep informed in development of Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Analyze trends and feedback obtained through incident/audit reports.
• Key role player in a multi-disciplinary team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Senior Certificate non-negotiable;
• Code EB (08) Driver’s License non-negotiable;
• A diploma in Health and Safety or Environmental Health is essential;
• 3 - 5 years Occupational Health and Safety Management experience non-negotiable;
• SACPCMP registration beneficial;
• NOSA/SAMTRAC diploma/certificate most advantageous;
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety implementation and enforcement processes within a large organization with the ability and previous experience and track record to work under extreme pressure;
• Self-Motivated, meticulous, and deadline driven;
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle large volumes of data, information, projects and tasks at any given time and still be able to deliver quality work on time;
• Excellent communication skills who can display a sense of urgency at all times with the ability to initiate action and corrective/preventative measures;
• Incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis;
• Computer Literate in all MS Packages.

If you meet the above requirements please send your CV with at least two (2) contactable references to: [email protected]. Criminal and credit checks will be undertaken as part of the screening process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R30 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person