Health and Safety Officer - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal - Access World

Description

Access World is a global commodity warehousing and logistics business. We specialize in handling, storage, and processing of commodities including non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys, project cargo, oil & gas, and other agricultural products. In addition, we are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange, and we provide LME warehousing and associated services to traders, producers, financiers, and consumers of base metals. In addition, we provide physical warehouse and related logistics services for commodities such as cocoa beans, rubber, cotton, and other agricultural products. Access World also acts as collateral manager of ferroalloys, minor metals as well as oil and gas. Regions operate in semi-autonomous offices with their corporate functions including commercial, finance HR, legal, and operations.

Reporting to: SHERQ Manager (Durban)

Department: Health and Safety

Location: Durban

Purpose of the position:

To ensure the site operates in compliance with all occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations while promoting a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. In addition, the HSEC Officer will support general administrative functions to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Requirements/ Responsibilities:

• Risk Assessment: Identify potential hazards and assess risks in the workplace. This includes conducting regular inspections and evaluations to determine safety vulnerabilities.
• Policy Development: Develop, update, and enforce health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Training and Education: Organize and provide training programs for employees to increase their awareness of safety protocols, emergency procedures, and proper use of safety equipment.
• Incident Investigation: Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, or near misses to determine the root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct routine and random safety, health, environmental, and quality inspections and report deviations.
• Compliance: Ensure the workplace complies with local, state, and federal safety regulations and standards. This may involve maintaining records, permits, and certifications.
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop and implement emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures, first aid protocols, and communication plans for various emergency situations.
• Safety Equipment and PPE: Oversee the selection, distribution, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety gear by employees.
• Communication: Promote a culture of safety within the organization by effectively communicating safety policies, initiatives, and best practices to all employees.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve safety procedures and practices by analyzing data, staying up to date with industry trends, and implementing innovative safety solutions.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, training, inspections, and safety-related documentation for reporting and auditing purposes.
• Safety Committee Participation: Collaborate with safety committees or relevant teams to gather input, feedback, and suggestions for improving safety measures.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit regular reports to management on the status of health and safety programs, including metrics and performance indicators.
• Consultation: Provide guidance and support to management, employees, and contractors on safety matters and regulatory compliance.
• Behavioral Safety: Promote safe behaviors and a safety-conscious culture throughout the organization.
• Contractor management: Ensure that all contractors and sub-contractors comply with the relevant Health and Safety requirements as per legislation and company specifications.
• Liaise with the relevant departments to achieve legislative compliance and meet company objectives and mitigate risk.

Duties include (but not limited to):

• Implement and maintain health and safety standards.
• Advise the SHERQ Manager and Site Managers on all HSE related matters.
• Conduct worksite daily inspections, prepare reports and correct unsafe conditions and practices.
• Conduct Hazard Identification and risk assessment, recommend risk mitigating controls to the management team.
• Evaluate effectiveness of the implemented controls through PTO's and daily site inspections.
• Ensure all employees, visitors and contractors on site are inducted.
• Management of Records: Checklists, Registers, Physical Files.
• Ensure all PPE stock issued is recorded on issue registers and submission of weekly PPE Stock Reports.
• Maintain Action Plan, ensure all findings are closed out.
• Ensure all contractor safety files are audited and approved before work commences and continuous management of these files.
• Assist with incident investigation and ensure findings are closed out.
• Promote a safe workplace and improve overall safety.

Key Performance indicator:

• Number of reported accidents/incidents: This KPI measures the frequency of workplace accidents or incidents, indicating the awareness of potential hazards and the reporting culture within the organization.
• Equipment breakdown: Tracking the number of equipment breakdowns, especially for machinery requiring safety training, helps improve operator safety and production efficiency.
• Safety training completion rate: This KPI measures the percentage of employees who have completed all required safety training, reflecting the organization's commitment to safety and staff awareness of job hazards.
• Average staff attendance: Monitoring employee attendance rates provides insights into adherence to work schedules and can help identify issues related to absenteeism and morale.
• Average overtime: Measuring the average overtime hours per person gives an indication of workload management and potential worker fatigue, highlighting the need for proper workload distribution.

Characteristics:

• Solutions driven individual.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to face challenges with a positive attitude.
• Ability to function well under pressure.
• Demonstrates initiative and adaptability.
• Systematic and methodical.
• An assertive and confident disposition.
• A sense of urgency.
• A reliable, self-disciplined, enthusiastic team player with a "can-do" attitude.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Matric (Grade 12).
• National Diploma in Safety management or SAMTRAC or relevant qualification.
• Health and Safety training an added advantage (Incident investigation, First Aid, Fire Fighting).
• Strong Knowledge ISO 9001,14001, and 45001.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in warehousing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OHSA and understanding of handling hazardous cargo.
• Computer literate and good administrative skills.

Interested Applicants please email your resume to

Closing date: 09th October h00 RSA time)

Job Features

Job Category

Health and Safety

Posted Date

03/10/2025