Operations Support & safety officer - Contract

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client is searching for an Operations Support & safety officer - Contract to join their team in Johannesburg

Responsible on a daily basis for ensuring work place safety and providing operational support

Essential Functions

• Support the development of OHS policies and programs
• Provide security advisory and instruct on various safety-related topics
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and enforce preventative measures
• Conduct Residential Security Audits (if required)
• Initiate and organize OHS workshops and safety coordination meetings
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity
• Stop any unsafe acts or practices that seem dangerous or unhealthy
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information
• Maintaining and keeping records of PPE stock
• Provide CPO/Driver support
• Responsible for the maintenance and safety of all company vehicles
• Maintain regular records and keep up-to-date PSAMS supplier accounts and recon
• Provide admin and front office support
• Performs other duties as required

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• Three (3) years of related working experience.
• Fluent in English
• Proven experience as a safety officer
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
• Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
• Diligent with great attention to detail
• Familiar with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Understanding airport and event safety protocols is crucial.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Strategic Thinking 

Work Environment

This job operates in or out of the office, some physical checks and assistance with physical logistics operations should be outdoors, and some admin and paperwork should be done indoors. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

Physical Demands 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, and ladders talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects during the workday.
• The Organisation promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing random drug testing. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a contract, Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.