SA Metal Group
Job Description
The company currently has a vacancy for a motivated, professional and attentive to detail Health and Safety Officer to join their team and drive company Health and Safety initiatives and programmes.
This position requires someone who is able to work in a fast paced, pressurized environment. The candidate will be based in Orkney (Vaal Reefs), however local road travel will be required between various sites and head office. (Welkom Free Sate, West Wits and Gauteng)
The successful candidate will:
Ensure compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including safety induction and training
Promote and ensure adherence to the safety policy and procedures
Keep management up to date and informed about legislative requirements regarding health and safety requirements.
Create safety procedures and develop training programmes to enhance safe working conditions
Review and update emergency procedures as and when necessary
Conduct site inspections and audits as required identifying and minimizing the risk to company and employees
Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative actions
Conduct workplace Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
Design and implement responses to the above mentioned HIRA’s
Inspect the place of work to determine whether any machinery, plant, equipment, substance, appliances or process is of such nature liable to cause bodily injury to any person working in the place of work
Investigate any accident, near-miss incident, dangerous occurrence or occupational disease that occurred in the place of work
Design and implement responses to limit or prevent a recurrence thereof
Compile and submit health and safety related reports to management and third parties
Liaise with Department of Employment and Labour as and when required i.e. regarding Sec 24 incidents.
Responsible for monitoring contractors and venders working on Isinyithi sites, to ensure that Health & Safety practices are applied and upheld at all times
Qualifying Experience:
Grade 12 or equivalent
National Diploma or Certificate in Safety Management (Comsoc, SAMTRAC for mining, SAMTRAC) or equivalent
Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
3 – 5 years’ experience in a production/mining/construction environment will be advantageous
Registration with SACPCMP as CHSO
Comply Works – HRM System
Hands on practical approach to the job
Own reliable transport
Qualifying Attributes:
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to organize and plan carefully
Attention to detail and accuracy
Hard-working and self-motivated
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Time management and organizational skills
Excellent standards in execution
Ability to work under challenging conditions
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