Health & Safety Officer

Our Pretoria branch is seeking a The Health & Safety Officer who will provide support and guidance to employees and management, ensure compliance with applicable health and safety legislation and company procedures, and promote a safe working environment across the workshop, offices and customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Operations

• Ensure all Health & Safety policies, procedures and Safe Working Procedures are current, communicated and effectively implemented.
• Prepare and maintain site-specific Health & Safety plans, risk assessments and related documentation for projects.
• Take responsibility for HSE management on customer sites when required.
• Ensure all project and site safety files are complete, accurate and maintained in accordance with company and client requirements.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and identify potential hazards, unsafe conditions and non-compliance.
• Monitor corrective actions and follow up to ensure identified risks are appropriately addressed.
• Conduct monthly inspections of portable electrical equipment, ladders, safety harnesses and other applicable safety equipment.
• Conduct monthly workshop Health & Safety inspections.
• Ensure first aid boxes are inspected, maintained and replenished as required.
• Arrange employee medical examinations/medical surveillance where required.
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of emergency procedures and preparedness.
• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, injuries and near misses.
• Compile and maintain the required accident and incident reports.
• Identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective actions following incidents and inspections.
• Maintain accurate HSE records and documentation.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Occupational Health & Safety / Health & Safety Management.
• Relevant Health & Safety experience, preferably within an engineering, manufacturing, industrial or construction environment.
• Knowledge of South African Occupational Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, inspections and incident investigations.
• Experience with compiling and maintaining Health & Safety files.
• Experience working on customer/project sites will be advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence may be required.
• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to identify hazards and implement practical corrective actions.

Key Competencies

• Health & Safety compliance
• Risk assessment and hazard identification
• Incident investigation
• Relevant Health & Safety experience, preferably within an engineering, manufacturing, industrial or construction environment.
• Knowledge of South African Occupational Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, inspections and incident investigations.
• Experience with compiling and maintaining Health & Safety files.
• Experience working on customer/project sites will be advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence may be required.
• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to identify hazards and implement practical corrective actions.

REMUNERATION:

• To be discussed after interview phase

S4 is an Employment Equity employer who gives preference to suitable candidates who add to the diversity of the company. All applicants meeting the requirements will be considered, but preference will be given to members of the designated groups (previously disadvantaged groups).

Work Location: In person