OHS Training Officer– Inland

Job Context

Servest Security is recruiting for an OHS Training Officer to join our team. The OHS Training Officer will be responsible for ensuring that employees are appropriately trained and competent to perform their duties safely and in compliance with applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation, company policies and client requirements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and delivering OHS training, identifying training needs, maintaining training records, monitoring compliance and supporting a strong safety culture across the operation.

The position reports directly to the Contract Manager and is based in Sandton.

Minimum Requirements

• National Senior Certificate / Grade 12
• Diploma/ Higher Certificate in a SHEQ related field or equivalent
• SAMTRAC / NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent occupational SHEQ training
• ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 implementation and internal auditor certificates will be an advantage
• Auditing exposure / experience
• Proven experience of implementing SHEQ in multiple / complex environments
• Exposure to and understanding of implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Food Safety, Environmental Acts, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 / OHSAS 18001
• Minimum 2 years' relevant experience in SHEQ
• Proficient in various computer programs such as MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Data analysis and research skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under minimal supervision

Duties & Responsibilities

• Enforcing safety processes and procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections on equipment, and processes to identify hazards, risks, and non-compliance issues.
• Ensure equipment's are calibrated.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and prepare reports documenting root causes, contributing factors, and corrective actions taken.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with SHE regulations, standards, and procedures, and communicate requirements and expectations to employees.
• Participate in emergency response planning and drills, and coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities as needed.
• Maintain records and documentation of SHE activities, inspections, training, incidents, and corrective actions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality.
• Regular post inspection to ensure that officers are following procedures as per job.
• Provide on-job training for Security personnel.
• Conduct toolbox talk for Security personnel.
• Check and book medical fitness for personnel.
• Inspect and issue uniforms to Security personnel.
• Assist with administration and operational tasks.
• Monitoring safety files and ensure is up to date as per OHSA.
• Monthly inspection of first aid boxes.
• Send monthly compliance reports to Sasol Management.
• Assist service providers with onsite induction.