Divisional Safety Officer

From a humble fishing company established in 1964 the Sea Harvest Group has grown to become a leading seafood aquaculture agri-processing and branded Fast-moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) business thats recognised and respected throughout South Africa and the world. From here the group has built its national and global footprint developing a strong reputation and fostering solid long-term relationships with its geographically diverse international customer base.

We are looking for an experienced and strong Divisional Safety Officer to oversee organize and carry out comprehensive health and safety audits as well as assess and enhance the health and safety practices across three (3) Viking Fishing sites.

• Reporting to: Managing Director
• Department: Health and Safety
• Division: Viking Fishing Division
• Operational sites: South Arm Road V&A Waterfront; Bahrain Drive Airport Depot Athlone Fish Shop & Philippi Selecta Sea Products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Ensuring compliance with the Occ. Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993 and Regulations.
• Developing Implementing Maintaining and Monitoring of OH&S Management Systems and Risk Grading documentation for the whole division.
• Engage and ensure integration of cross-functional teams and H&S initiatives for the whole division.
• Developing Implementing Maintaining and Reviewing of HIRA (Hazard Identification Risk Assessment) for the whole division.
• Identifying hazards and assessing risks ensuring compliance with legislation and promoting a culture of health and safety in the workplace.
• Updating of HIRA for the whole division in terms of any changes to Legislation and considering how risks could be reduced /mitigated/quantified.
• Developing Implementing and Reviewing of Administrative Controls-this includes both Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safe Working Procedures (SWPs) which identify and take account for all relevant hazards pertaining to the whole division.
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure compliance and to see whether policies and procedures are being properly implemented.
• Developing Implementing and Reviewing of Letters of Appointments for the whole division.
• Monitor the Health and Safety training matrix and assist with In-house training with Line Management and employees for the whole division.
• Keeping records of inspection findings and producing reports that suggest improvements.
• Recording and investigation of incidents maintaining incident statistics and trend analysis for the whole division.
• Determining further Corrective- and Preventative Action Rectifications regarding severity of Incidents / Accidents.
• Developing Implementing Maintaining and Monitoring of Action Plans all Audits and appliable surveys.
• Developing and ensuring compliance with the Contractor Management System as per the applicable legislation.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Health and Safety compliance.
• Essential experience: 5-8 years experience in a Health and Safety role within an operational environment with a solid foundation of the OSHA NEMA and relevant legislation.
• Desirable experience: Knowledge in ISO 45001 and 14001 standards will be advantageous. Experience in internal and external auditing is preferred.
• Strategic Orientation: Ability to engage in develop drive company strategic plans with a demonstrated continuous improvement mindset.
• Administrative: Excellent organizational and systematic skills with strong attention to detail and a focus on quality output.
• Collaboration and communication: Pro-active engagement with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders. Demonstrate professional judgement integrity and independence.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office with confidence in data analysis and report writing.
• Teamwork: Ability to engage effectively across the H&S Operations and Sea Harvest Group providing influence guidance and sound advice where required.
• Valid drivers license and own reliable transport.

COMPETENCIES

• Occupational Health and Safety legislation knowledge.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Incident and accident investigation.
• Safety auditing and inspection techniques.
• Emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Safety reporting and record management.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 standards and management systems.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

• SAMTRAC (Safety Management Training Course).
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (advantageous).
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems training.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area: Operations
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1