Safety Officer

Description:

Are you passionate about promoting a culture of safety and ensuring a secure work

environment? Ou client is seeking a dedicated Safety Officer to join their team. As a key

player in our organization, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining

effective safety programs and practices.

Our clients vision is to be the preferred contract manufacturer to the confectionery,

cereal, biscuit, and baking industries. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with

a commitment to safeguarding our workforce and supporting our vision, we want to hear from

you!

Location: Port Elizabeth

Qualifications and Skills:

• Grade 12
• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) OR Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
• Safety Management Training Course (SAMTRAC) – Advantages
• 3 - 5 years administrative and technical experience in a Health and Safety environment.
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA).
• Incident Investigation.
• Internal Auditing
• Strong knowledge of Emergency Evacuation Procedures.
• Proficient in safety auditing and risk assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of Business Ethics.
• Knowledge of relevant Legislations - Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations, notices and guidelines
• as well as other relevant safety, health and environmental legislation and local bylaws.)
• Code 8/10 drivers’ license & own transport.
• Computer literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Experience with integrated safety management system (ISMS).
• Basic knowledge of HACCP System and Pre-requisite programmes - Advantages.
• Project management skills.
• Strong communications skills and ability to influence positive change and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
• Solid record of attention to detail and strict adherence to procedures and policies.
• High level of initiative, responsibility, problem solving and trouble shooting skills, flexibility, eager to learn and carries out responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn applicable Food Safety (HACCP) procedures, requirements and
• company policies.

Key Attributes:

• Confidence
• Planning organisation and co-ordination skills
• Excellent problem solving/analysis and ability skills (analytical thinking)
• Decision making skills
• Good numerical skills
• Leadership skills
• Communication proficiency
• Team working skills
• Work accuracy
• Moral and Ethical
• Enthusiasm
• Pro-activeness and taking initiative
• Information seeking
• Organisational commitment
• Flexibility
• Concern for order

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with OHS, National Health, and Environmental Acts.
• Manage and maintain Safety and SHE performance
• Compile, draft and implement environmental management plans and environmental risk assessments on site.
• Facilitate and investigate all accident and investigations within the workplace in line with 16.2. requirements.
• Compile SHE files, documentation and communication.
• Managing the Safety and Environment Risk and Impact assessment program
• Provide monthly report incidents, near misses, injuries and corrective actions
• Receive SHE Representative inspection reports and document action lists based on risk of deviations identified.
• Maintenance safety management• Manage, review, audit and approve sub-contractor SHE Files before working on site
• Manage and assist external OHS related audits by customers or authorities as required.
• Ensure staff development and adherence to OHS policies and procedures
• Provide safety training and coaching to employees, create awareness of health and safety practices

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) OR Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
• Safety Management Training Course (SAMTRAC) – Advantages
• 3 - 5 years administrative and technical experience in a Health and Safety environment.
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA).
• Incident Investigation.
• Internal Auditing
• Strong knowledge of Emergency Evacuation Procedures.
• Proficient in safety auditing and risk assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of Business Ethics.
• Knowledge of relevant Legislations - Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations, notices and guidelines
• as well as other relevant safety, health and environmental legislation and local bylaws.)
• Code 8/10 drivers’ license & own transport.
• Computer literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Experience with integrated safety management system (ISMS).
• Basic knowledge of HACCP System and Pre-requisite programmes - Advantages.
• Project management skills.
• Strong communications skills and ability to influence positive change and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels.
• Solid record of attention to detail and strict adherence to procedures and policies.
• High level of initiative, responsibility, problem solving and trouble shooting skills, flexibility, eager to learn and carries out responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn applicable Food Safety (HACCP) procedures, requirements and
• company policies.

• Confidence
• Planning organisation and co-ordination skills
• Excellent problem solving/analysis and ability skills (analytical thinking)
• Decision making skills
• Good numerical skills
• Leadership skills
• Communication proficiency
• Team working skills
• Work accuracy
• Moral and Ethical
• Enthusiasm
• Pro-activeness and taking initiative
• Information seeking
• Organisational commitment
• Flexibility
• Concern for order

• Ensure compliance with OHS, National Health, and Environmental Acts.
• Manage and maintain Safety and SHE performance
• Compile, draft and implement environmental management plans and environmental risk assessments on site.
• Facilitate and investigate all accident and investigations within the workplace in line with 16.2. requirements.
• Compile SHE files, documentation and communication.
• Managing the Safety and Environment Risk and Impact assessment program
• Provide monthly report incidents, near misses, injuries and corrective actions
• Receive SHE Representative inspection reports and document action lists based on risk of deviations identified.
• Maintenance safety management• Manage, review, audit and approve sub-contractor SHE Files before working on site
• Manage and assist external OHS related audits by customers or authorities as required.
• Ensure staff development and adherence to OHS policies and procedures
• Provide safety training and coaching to employees, create awareness of health and safety practices