Website Red Rocket South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Red Rocket is an integrated renewable energy IPP that develops, designs, constructs, operates, and owns utility-scale grid-connected renewable energy projects (wind, solar, hydro and biomass) with operations in multiple countries across Africa. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cape Town, Red … read moreRocket was originally set up as the Africa and Middle East business unit of Building Energys global operations. Red Rockets portfolio comprises 377 MW of projects in operation, under construction and awarded under public and private bids. The Group is also developing a portfolio in excess of 2 GW of additional best-in-class wind, solar, hydro and biomass projects to bid under future rounds of South Africas renewable energy independent power producer procurement programme (REIPPPP), and other procurement programmes across various African countries. Cruise Terminal, Second Floor, Duncan Road, E Berth, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa.
Responsibilities:
Contractor and Legal Compliance
Review health and safety documentation submitted by Principal Contractors for all construction and operational activities.
Confirm that each subcontractor has a signed section 37.2 agreement and CR 7(1)(c)(v) appointment in place before work commences.
Verify that Principal Contractors and subcontractors are in good standing with the Workman’s Compensation Fund
Ensure all legal appointments and competency records are signed and verified before accepting health and safety files for projects.
Ensure all contractors and subcontractors have an approved health and safety plan and file in place before starting work on site.
Escalate contractor non-compliance to the Line Manager in a timely manner.
Site Compliance and Operational Oversight
Verify that all persons entering site hold a valid Certificate of Fitness (COF), Annexure 3, issued by a registered practitioner.
Ensure all incidents are recorded and formally closed out on the Case Management System.
Review incident records and follow up on preliminary and final reports submitted by contractors.
Incident Management and Reporting
Confirm all incidents are logged and closed out on the Case Management System.
Reporting, Records and Governance
Collect and verify health and safety reports from site officers before submission to the Health and Safety Manager.
Support the head office health and safety structure, including attending and recording representative meetings.
Support the Office Manager in coordinating and documenting quarterly health and safety meetings.
Track meeting actions to confirm timely close-out and raise non-conformances where deadlines are not met.
Scan, index, and save all health and safety reports and supporting documents on the network.
Maintain and archive safety files as projects are completed.
Operational Support and Monitoring
Distribute and manage personal protective equipment for site personnel.
Assist with the delivery of health and safety training as required.
Support legal compliance audits across operations, maintenance, and head office functions.
Support occupational hygiene surveys, including illumination, thermal stress, and ergonomics assessments, at head office and O&M sites.
Travel to designated sites to monitor compliance with OHSA, ESMS, and related health and safety requirements.
Monitor and support implementation of health and safety and ESMS requirements at IPP and contractor level.
Minimum Educational Qualifications:
National Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Safety Management, Risk Management, or a related field.
A recognised health and safety qualification such as SAMTRAC, NEBOSH International General Certificate, or an equivalent certification is required.
Training in incident investigation, hazard identification and risk assessment, and legal liability is required.
Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, and construction and operational health and safety requirements is essential.
ISO 45001 training and auditing experience will be advantageous.
A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ relevant health and safety experience in construction, operations, or a similar high-risk environment is required.
Ability to stand ground with non-compliance / non-complying persons, employees
Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
Understanding and implementation of IFC and EP requirements in terms of health and safety
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