Health And Safety Officer

Duties & ResponsibilitiesCompliance And Regulatory AdherenceEnsure compliance with the OHS Act and all statutory requirements.Review and maintain policies and procedures to meet legal obligations.Discuss and approve corrective measures for health and safety concerns.HACCP And Food Safety ManagementImplement and maintain the HACCP system, ensuring food safety standards are met.Execute the process of collecting food samples as per QA documentation requirements.Ensure that the Company's standard on cleanliness and hygiene is adhered to.Inspections And InvestigationsCoordinate and control investigation and inspection procedures.Conduct unannounced inspections, audits, and investigations to identify areas for improvement.Ensure adherence to company cleanliness and hygiene standards.Health And Safety PromotionExecute procedures to promote and maintain health and safety awareness.Maintain continuous awareness of safety-affecting situations.Administrative And ReportingAttend to administrative information processing and reporting requirements.Maintain an orderly filing system for relevant records and reports (QPro).Ensure administrative procedures and deadlines are met.System ImprovementEnsure continuous improvement of the SHE system.Emergency Response And Incident ManagementDevelop and implement emergency response plans, including procedures for handling employee injuries (e.g., burns, falls).Coordinate first aid and medical response in emergency situations.Conduct thorough incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.Ensure proper reporting of incidents according to legal requirements.Skills and CompetenciesExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent telephonic etiquette and communication skillsStrong organisational skillsAbility to communicate with all levels of ManagementMust be competent and professionalAbility to plan, organise and control own work effort.Ability to manage more than one situation at a timeAttention to detailResult drivenQualificationsGrade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.Tertiary Qualification.SAMTRAC and / or a recognized Health & Safety Qualification.Minimum 3 years of job-related experience in a Health and Safety role.Proven experience in managing a SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) systemprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Act, policies, and procedures.

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