Health and Safety Officer

Location: Huguenot Tunnel and Toll PlazaReports: Operations Manager

Qualifications and Skills:

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 certificate
• National Diplomas in Safety Management
• Additional Certificates in Occupational Health and Safety Management (NQF 5)
• Compulsory registration with SACPCMP as a Safety Officer or any higher registration designation.
• Registration with SAIOSH or IOSH will be beneficial.
• 3-5 years experience as a Health and Safety Officer specifically in the construction setting
• Officer specifically in the construction setting.
• Experience with Contractor Management 37 (2) Agreements and Auditing is essential.
• Excellent Computer Literacy Skills: MS Office (especially Outlook, Word & Excel).
• Work independently and in a Team.
• Valid Unendorsed Code 08 driver's license.
• Fit for duty - Occupational Medical certificate.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance of the project with relevant OHS and Construction Regulations 
• Continuously develop, implement, and improve the H&S plans, programmes, and procedures in the workplace. (Emergency procedures, firefighting, and first aid)
• Conducting incident investigations and unsafe working conditions, identifying possible causes, and recommending and implementing corrective action. Oversee the maintenance of all OHS records. 
• Assist in the preparation of project-specific health and safety documentation for distribution to contractors for inclusion into their tender submissions
• Make sure that personal protective equipment is being used in the workplace according to regulations

Kindly note that should you not be contacted within 2 weeks of your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Posted on 31 Jul 14:48, Closing date 15 Aug