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Health and Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer

ImmployCape Town, South Africa
12 days ago
Job description

Location : Bellville

Role : Health and Safety Officer

Summary :

Conducts health and safety audits to assess compliance with regulations and standards. Provides expert advice, identifies risks, recommends improvements, and supports companies in creating safer workplace practices.

Key Responsibilities :

Compliance & Legal Requirements :

  • Ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Act 85 of 1993, and all applicable regulations
  • Maintain and update the organization's legal appointment register
  • Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to safety standards
  • Liaise with the Department of Employment and Labour inspectors during site visits
  • Prepare and submit all mandatory reports (e.g., incident reports, annual health and safety reports)

Risk Management :

  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and safe work procedures
  • Monitor hazardous operations and recommend control measures
  • Maintain the organization's risk register and ensure regular updates
  • Training & Awareness :

  • Develop and deliver health and safety training programs for all staff levels
  • Conduct induction training for new employees and contractors
  • Facilitate toolbox talks and safety awareness campaigns
  • Maintain training records and ensure competency compliance
  • Incident Management :

  • Investigate all workplace incidents, accidents, and near-misses
  • Prepare detailed incident reports with root cause analysis
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
  • Manage compensation claims and liaise with the Compensation Fund
  • Health & Safety Programs :

  • Chair and coordinate Health and Safety Committee meetings
  • Develop and implement emergency response and evacuation procedures
  • Oversee medical surveillance and occupational health programs
  • Manage Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and compliance
  • Coordinate fire safety systems, drills, and equipment maintenance
  • Documentation & Reporting :

  • Develop, maintain, and update health and safety policies and procedures
  • Maintain accurate health and safety records and documentation
  • Prepare monthly reports for management on safety performance and KPIs
  • Ensure proper filing of Safety Files and documentation for contractor management
  • Required Qualifications :

    Education :

  • Essential :
  • National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or related field, NQF level 5 or higher
  • SAMTRAC (Safety Management Training Certificate) or equivalent
  • Valid First Aid Level 2 or 3 Certificate
  • Advantegeous :
  • NEBOSCH IGC or equivalent international certification
  • Certificate in Incident Investigation
  • Fire Safety Training Certification
  • Internal Auditing Certification (ISO 45001)
  • Registration & Licensing :

  • Registration with SACPCMP (South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions) or SAIOH (Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene) is required
  • Valid Code 08 (EB) driver's license
  • Experience :

  • Minimum 3-5 years' proven experience as a Health and Safety Officer or similar role
  • Demonstrated experience in health and safety audits and inspections
  • Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis
  • Knowledge of industry-specific regulations (construction, manufacturing, etc.)
  • Knowledge & Skills :

  • Thorough knowledge of South African occupational health and safety legislation (OHSA and all applicable regulations)
  • Understanding of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
  • Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies (HIRA, JSA, Bowties)
  • Strong knowledge of emergency response procedures and protocols
  • Familiarity with chemical safety and hazardous material handling
  • Technical Competencies :

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with health and safety management software
  • Report writing and data analysis skills
  • Ability to conduct safety training and presentations
  • Personal Attributes :

  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English; Afrikaans and / or additional SA language advantageous
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
  • Assertive with good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure
  • High level of integrity and ethical conduct
  • Problem-solving mindset with proactive approach
  • Ability to influence and drive behavioural change
  • Key Performance Indicators :

  • Zero fatalities and reduction in Lost Time Injuries (LTI)
  • Compliance audit scores (minimum 85%)
  • Timely completion of incident investigations (within 48 hours)
  • Training completion rates (100% induction training)
  • Health and Safety Committee meeting frequency (monthly minimum)
  • Reduction in unsafe acts and conditions
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