HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER- KWA-ZULU NATAL

Main Responsibilities/Key Performance Areas:

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

To be considered for this position applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Min N3 Civil, Mechanical or Electrical
• A qualification in SHE (Health and Safety) management.
• 3 years experience as a Safety Officer.
• Strong technical background.
• Strong excel and reporting skills.

Characteristics:

• Energetic
• Highly organized
• Knowledgeable and passionate about OSH Act and other SHE legislation

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