Safety Officer

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Salaried positions exist for a Safety Officer.

Applications are invited from suitable persons with the required qualifications and experience.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Advising and instructing on various SHEE related topics (Safety-Health-Environment-Energy) to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to SHEE.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• National Diploma in Safety Management (preferable) or equivalent and / or at least SAMTRAC
• OHS Act, ISO, Environmental, Noise & Energy– knowledge of requirements.
• Knowledge of all relevant safety systems and procedures (DIFR, IOD reporting etc.)
• A minimum of 3 years’ work-related experience in a manufacturing environment
• MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY RESULTS AREAS:
• Ensure that the provisions of the various regulatory requirements (i.e. OSH Act, ISO, Environmental, Noise & Energy) and its regulations, pertinent to the site and its processes are complied with in the workplace.
• Ensure that the provisions of environmental legislation, pertinent to the site and its activities and processes are complied with.
• Provide a comprehensive SHEE consulting service and advice to the manufacturing plants in consultation with the SHEEQ Manager
• Investigate and report on incidents in the workplace and devise and implement strategies for preventative measures.
• Conduct regular HIRA as well as environmental aspects and impact assessments and update SWP’s and SOP’s; set up regular meetings to close-out such findings towards continuous improvement.
• Assist with annual SHEE induction on all employees and do incidental SHEE Induction throughout the year/ as well as training of employees.
• Conduct monthly housekeeping assessments, communicate to relevant supervision/managers and set up weekly meetings to close-out such findings towards continuous improvement.
• Assist with scheduled internal audits on activities and processes of the site and report on findings and improvements of such audits.
• Compile safety programs to continuously improve the SHEE standard of all areas.
• Implement and maintain health and safety standards.
• Maintain compliance with all safety regulations.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to share best practice techniques.
• Standardize health and safety in order to remain consistent.
• Identify hazardous waste and disposing of it correctly.
• Promote safety initiatives.
• Assist with daily administration functions as required to foster teamwork and service excellence.
• Perform any other duties that are commensurate with the position and the needs of the department.
• Assist with the updating of the online filing system. 
• Assist with maintenance of various departmental safety non-conformances, records, graphs, business plans shortcomings, initiatives to foster continuous improvements and support as instructed by the SHEQ.