Description:
Safety Officers Description of Position The SHE officer identifies, reviews and evaluates hazards within the work environment; implements the controls and the preventative measures; and prevents injuries resulting from environmental factors.
Qualification, Experience and Technical Requirements Diploma (3 Yr.): National Diploma Health and Safety or equivalent Registered with SACPCMP as a Health and Safety Officer (Proof of Registration is required) 5 Years of experience within a SHE Officer position within Construction SAMTRAC, NEBOSCH or equivalent certification Knowledge of the National Environmental Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Traffic Act; Municipal by-laws and company policies and procedures that will need to be followed. Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, materials and products Understanding and implementing of ISO 9000, 14000 and OHSAS 18001 Drivers Licence essential. We also require candidates to have renewable energy background, with a valid SACPMP certificate.
Special Knowledge / Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook Proficient in Internet Searching and Analysis Excellent command of English language (including spelling, grammar and punctuation), command of Xhosa language will be an advantage Ability to deal responsibly with confidential information Planning, organizing, prioritizing and Time management skills are important Proficient in analysing numerical, verbal and other sources of information to provide solutions and Reports
Roles and Responsibilities Implementation of site-specific integrated management system which includes: o Training on site o Ensuring that the correct safety resources are in place as per the Scope of the project o Sub-contractor evaluation of safety plans, ensure requirements are met and signed off once compliant by all employees o Establishing and maintaining Health and Safety Communication Structure o Establish a system for planned task observations o Implement and prepare various Health and Safety files as required by legislation and company policies o Implement, communicate and assess site specific emergency plan Maintain site-specific Integrated Management System o Identify risk and liability and address non compliance o Improve the site-specific IM System o Compliance to ISO 9000, 14000 and OHSAS 18001 o Maintain site specific legal compliance o Prevent future risk and accidents due to same causes site incident reports and communication o Ensure on-site safety Meet legal, company and site-specific requirements o Keep up to date with legal requirements as communicated o Ensure all legal, organisational and site-specific health, safety and environmental requirements are met.