Health & Safety Officer - Epping, South Africa - SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd

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Epping, South Africa

1 day ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

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 liable to cause bodily injury to any person working in the place of work
Investigate any accident, nearmiss 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 as and when required
Ensure compliance with legislative, bylaw and permit requirements
Keep management abreast of legislative changes and the implications for the company
Liaise with Department of Employment and Labour as and when required i.e. regarding Sec 24 incidents
Assist with maintaining ISO systems
Responsible for monitoring contractors and venders working on SA Metal Group sites, to ensure that Health & Safety practices are applied and upheld at all times

Qualifying Experience:

Grade 12 or equivalent
National Diploma in Safety and/or Environmental Management or similar qualification
Certificate in safety management (SHEMTRAC, SAMTRAC, NEBOSH IGC, etc)
Computer Literacy in MS Office programmes
Practical understanding of the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 & 900 35 years' experience in a production/manufacturing/engineering/construction environment in a full time health & safety role
Extensive knowledge of the OHS Act & Regulations
Registration with SAIOSH and SACPCMP advantageous
Hands on practical approach to the job
Valid driver's license and 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
Energetic, hardworking and selfmotivated
Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Time management and organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure

and in challenging conditions

Flexibility in terms of working hours

Other Information:

Reports to:
Health & Safety Manager as well as Engineering Divisional Directors (16.2 appointees)

Job type:
Permanent position

Benefits include

Provident fund
Life cover at 4x annual salary
Funeral cover

Medical aid

Hospital Plan with Discovery Health
15 x paid leave days per annum
Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

07h3017h00: Monday Thursday
07h3016h00: Friday
May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary :
We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant's qualifications and experience.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Education: