Safety Officer (CONSTRUCTION / RENEWABE ENERGY INDUSTRY)

  • South Africa
  • Mining and Construction Roles
  • Market Related
  • Full time

Description

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. Based in De Aar (Northern Cape). 1 Year Contract.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Implementation of site-specific integrated management system which includes:
    • Training on site
    • Ensuring that the correct safety resources are in place as per the Scope of the project
    • Sub-contractor evaluation of safety plans, ensure requirements are met and signed off once compliant by all employees
    • Establishing and maintaining Health and Safety Communication Structure
    • Establish a system for planned task observations
    • Implement and prepare various Health and Safety files as required by legislation and company policies
    • Implement, communicate and assess site specific emergency plan
  • Maintain site-specific Integrated Management System
    • Identify risk and liability and address non compliance o Improve the site-specific IM System
    • Compliance to ISO 9000, 14000 and OHSAS 18001 o Maintain site specific legal compliance
    • Prevent future risk and accidents due to same causes – site incident reports and communication
    • Ensure on-site safety
  • Meet legal, company and site-specific requirements
    • Keep up to date with legal requirements as communicated
    • Ensure all legal, organisational and site-specific health, safety and environmental requirements are met.

Minimum 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.

 

  •  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

Experience Required

6-10 years

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