Junior Health, Safety and Environmental Officer

SUMMARY:
Purpose of the role:
To provide support in the following:

• Maintenance of the health, safety, and environment at the facility,
• Daily/weekly/monthly monitoring and reporting of HSE,
• Managing the ISO Management systems – i.e., 14001 and 45001

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
Health & Safety:

• Compliance with all Environmental, health, and safety guidelines and procedures.

• Health, safety, and environmental reporting, including safety findings, incidents, near misses, housekeeping, PPE, and weekly summary.
• Assist & conduct the following types of audits: Statutory quarterly reporting, departmental HSE Files, contractor safety files,
• Attend daily meetings, review meetings with HSE Manager,
• Conduct follow-up audits to verify the effectiveness of corrective actions
• Conduct risk assessments and participate in FMEA reviews
• Promote SHE awareness & undertake training with relevant personnel
• Report incidents in the Incidents Database and investigate root causes for corrective action
• Assist with incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Assist in all related SHE activities as advised by the health and safety manager.
• Work according to Integrated (Environmental, Health and Safety) Management System requirements.
• Work according to Instructions / Procedures as pertaining to his/her operation function as assigned and abide by all legal (laws/by-laws) requirements / Company Policies and Practices
• Housekeeping management and monitoring

• Assisting with training of staff (inductions, SWP’s, toolbox talks, safety conversations).
• Address environmental incidents and ensure compliance with the site specific EMPr.
• Arrange for collections and deliveries (example waste, environmental sampling equipment).
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including but not limited to OSHA, GSR, NEMA, NEMAQA, NEMWA.

• Perform any other related duties in the interest of CEMZA as instructed.
• Work according to Integrated (Environmental and Quality) Management System requirements.
• Work according to Instructions / Procedures as pertaining to his/her operation function as assigned and abide by all legal (laws/by-laws) requirements / Company Policies and Practices.

• At least 2 years’ experience in a chemical/automotive/industrial environment.
• University qualification in Occupational Health and Safety/ Safety management or SAMTRAC or NEBOSH required.
• Formal qualification in ISO Systems (14001 and 45001) is advantageous.
• Good report writing skills
• Auditing experience advantageous
• Good interpersonal and analytical skills
• Well organised, meticulous, and able to plan and prioritise activities.
• Problem solving
• Communication skills