Occupational Health and Safety Officer - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa - CBRE Excellerate

CBRE Excellerate

Verified Company

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Purpose

Provide coordination and execution of activities pertaining to compliance in matters relating to health, safety, quality, environment and regulatory provisions through technical consultation, training, investigation, inspections and audits to ensure compliance with guidelines set forth through legislation, company policy as well as client requirements.

The primary function for the role is to assist the team in meeting compliance responsibilities, to prevent and reduce accidents and to identify and eliminate any dangerous conditions.

The role is expected to liaise with and obtain participation and compliance with company employees, the client, tenants, vendors, tenant's vendors, government authorities and auditors.

The main focus will be in relation to compliance with the OHS Act, its associated Regulations along with compliance to the National Building Regulations (SANS 10400), National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act (as Amended), Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act (as Amended), Applicable Local Government By-laws pertaining to Fire Safety, Various SANS Standards in relation to Machinery, Lifts, Escalators and Fire Safety Systems, Company Policy as well as Policies of the Client.

Any non-compliance findings identified by any auditor shall have Corrective Actions developed and coordination activities undertaken to ensure the prompt closure of such findings.

Decision Making Authority

This position has the authority to:

Execute all Key Performance Areas as stated on this form and in line with the Company approval framework and client policies and procedures.
The incumbent normally receives little instruction on daytoday work and is required to work autonomously with the objective of obtaining the highest compliance score possible for the site.
There will be authority to stop any work that is noncompliance with legislation and/or policy

Experience / Education

Required:

Grade 1
Graduate qualification in Health and Safety Management or a related field (NQF 7)
2 Years post study experience as an H&S Officer

Preferred

Previous experience in reviewing and approving Vendor Health and Safety Files.
Internal Audits
ISO Health and Safety Management Systems)
Retail industry experience
Leasing operations
HIRAs
Baseline Risk Assessments
Work Permits

Skills Required:

Computer literacy

Relevant Business Systems (MyMCS, Claromentis, Chase)

Computer literacy

Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word) and Google Workspace (Google Sheets, Google Forms and Google Drive)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Administration skills
Analytical skills
Ability to take initiative

Knowledge Required

Company policies and procedures.
Intimate knowledge of OHS Act and Regulations
General knowledge of National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act (as Amended)
General knowledge of National Building Regulations (SANS 10400)
General knowledge of Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act (as Amended)
General knowledge of Applicable Local Government Bylaws pertaining to Fire Safety
General knowledge of SANS Standards in relation to Machinery, Lifts, Escalators and Fire Safety Systems
General knowledge of Procurement Procedures

Core Competencies

Communication;
Drive and productivity;
Customer and quality focus;
Problem solving and decision making;
Business acumen.

Interface / Relationships With:

Internal: _Executives, National Health and Safety Manager, National Facilities Manager, General Manager, Facilities Manager, Services Manager, Financial Managers, Leasing Managers, Lease Controllers, Lease Administrators, Safety Representatives, Ladder Inspectors, Portable Electric Equipment Inspectors, First Aiders, Fall Protection Equipment Inspectors
External: _Vendors, Tenants, Client, Government Entities (Department of Labour, Municipal Departments)