SUMMARY:
HSE Officer - Benoni - manufacturing, engineering or foundry experience required
POSITION INFO:
Purpose: To promote and maintain a safe, healthy and legally compliant working environment by coordinating occupational health services, health and safety programs, security-related investigations, statutory training, and environmental compliance. The HSE Officer supports the business in preventing workplace injuries, promoting employee wellness, ensuring legislative compliance, and driving a proactive safety culture throughout the foundry. Principal Accountabilities: 1. Occupational Health & Employee Wellness • Support the Clinic Sister coordinate the day-to-day occupational health clinic services. • Manage pre-employment, periodic and exit medical examinations. • Maintain confidential medical records and ensure compliance with occupational health legislation. • Coordinate employee wellness initiatives, including blood donation drives, HIV counselling and testing, TB awareness and testing, annual eye testing, and other health promotion programmes through approved service providers. 2. Health & Safety Management • Assist in implementing and maintaining the Company''s Health, Safety and Environmental Management System. • Conduct workplace inspections, hazard identification and risk assessments. • Monitor compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, company policies and statutory requirements. • Investigate unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and near misses, and monitor the implementation of corrective actions. • Maintain statutory health and safety records, legal appointments and compliance documentation. • Compile monthly HSE reports and monitor key safety performance indicators. 3. Incident & Accident Management • Attend serious workplace incidents and after-hours emergency callouts when required. • Participate in incident investigations and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA). • Working with Managers or Foremen, prepare investigation reports with findings, corrective actions and preventative recommendations. • Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions. • Report incidents to relevant authorities where required. 4. RMA \/ COIDA Administration • Administer and maintain records for all occupational injury and disease claims. • Assist with investigations relating to workplace injuries. • Liaise with employees, medical practitioners and the Compensation Fund\/RMA regarding claims. • Maintain accurate statutory records and ensure claims are processed within prescribed timeframes. 5. Security Coordination • Provide after-hours support for significant security incidents across company facilities. • Attend security-related incidents where required. • Conduct investigations into security breaches and prepare comprehensive investigation reports. • Liaise with security service providers and recommend corrective measures to minimise future risks. 6. Health & Safety Training • Coordinate and facilitate statutory Health and Safety training programmes. • Train Managers and Foremen annually on their legal responsibilities in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. • Conduct annual training for Health and Safety Representatives on their duties and responsibilities. • Prepare and maintain statutory Letters of Appointment and training records. 7. Emergency Preparedness • Support the implementation of emergency response procedures. • Coordinate emergency drills and ensure emergency equipment inspections are conducted. • Participate in emergency response activities and continuous improvement initiatives. Position Requirements Qualifications • National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health, Occupational Health & Safety or a related field. • SAMTRAC or an equivalent Health & Safety qualification. • Incident Investigation or Root Cause Analysis training will be advantageous. Experience • Minimum five (5) years'' Health and Safety experience within a manufacturing, engineering or foundry environment. • Experience in occupational health coordination, incident investigations, COIDA\/RMA administration and statutory compliance. Knowledge • Occupational Health and Safety Act. • COIDA and RMA administration. • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA). • Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis. • Occupational health and medical surveillance requirements. • Health, Safety and Environmental management systems. Key Competencies • Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation. • Investigation and analytical skills. • Excellent report writing and communication skills. • Planning, organising and attention to detail. • Problem-solving and decision-making ability. • Ability to work independently and respond effectively to emergencies. • High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Compliance with Health and Safety legislation and company standards. • Timely completion of statutory medical surveillance and training programmes. • Reduction in workplace incidents and injuries. • Completion of incident investigations and corrective actions within agreed timeframes. • Effective management of RMA\/COIDA claims. • Successful implementation of employee wellness initiatives. • Accurate and timely HSE reporting. • Continuous improvement in the Company''s health, safety and environmental performance. Salary - R600 - R800 000pa CTC Send cv to
