Health and Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer
Boksburg, Gauteng
R 25 000 - R 28 000 CTC

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health and Safety Officer to oversee occupational health and safety compliance across multiple business entities and branches.

Minimum requirements:

• Matric
• Relevant Health and Safety qualification, such as SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, an Occupational Health and Safety Diploma, or equivalent
• Registration with a recognised safety body, where applicable
• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations
• Previous experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, logistics or a similar environment
• Basic computer literacy
• Valid driver's license

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain health and safety policies, procedures and programmes
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, safety audits and risk assessments
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, and implement corrective measures
• Maintain health and safety files, registers, checklists and legal documentation
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including Labour, Transport and Shell audits
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, staff training and regular fire drills
• Coordinate annual employee medical examinations and maintain training schedules
• Ensure lifting equipment is load-tested and safety equipment is serviced and compliant
• Monitor the validity of drivers' dangerous goods permits and forklift licenses
• Manage the issuing and daily use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ensure fire extinguishers, fire alarms, evacuation plans, vehicle signage and safety signage are up to date
• Conduct and coordinate regular breathalyser testing where required

Consultant: Gillian Ngwenyama - Dante Personnel Mpumalanga
Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za
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If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful