Health & Safety Officer- Kwa-Zulu Natal

To manage our H&S processes, thus ensuring KZN complies with the applicable laws, regulations, international standards, and customer expectations.

To provide relevant statistics and reports weekly, monthly, and for formal reviews.

Main Responsibilities / Key Performance Areas :

• Coordinate and participate in all Hazard Analyses conducted at KZN.
• Communicate and train staff on risk awareness.
• Manage Contractor H&S requirements.
• Update all legal appointments as required when structural or leadership changes occur.
• Plan and distribute monthly SHE Awareness talks.
• Log all IODs requiring medical treatment with COID and the Department of Labour where relevant.
• Update IOD graph (DIFR), track IOD investigations, and follow up on actions arising from investigations.
• Initiate annual refresher training for Forklift Drivers, Stackers, First Aiders, and update certificates & licenses on file.
• Conduct H&S audits across all departments.
• Track turnaround times for New Machine Risk Assessments.
• Arrange annual and return-to-work Medicals for employees in high-risk areas identified by the HIRA process.

Minimum Requirements :

Min N3 Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical qualification.

A SHE (Health and Safety) management qualification.

At least 3 years of experience as a Safety Officer.

Strong technical background.

Proficient in Excel and reporting skills.

Characteristics :

Energetic

Highly organized

Knowledgeable and passionate about the OSH Act and other SHE legislation

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