Vacancies
Job Title
Health and Safety OfficerEmployment Type
Full TimeExperience
2 to 3 yearsSalary
NegotiableJob Published
27 March 2023Job Reference No.
176150809Job Description
The HSE Officer acts as the first point of contact for all HSE -related matters for the Manufacturing plant. The primary function of the Health, Safety and Environment is to implement the HSE Management system, in order to achieve and maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
HSE
- Implement and monitor all HSE management systems on site, including, but not limited to HSE guidelines, objectives, and practices.
- Schedule and execute audits on site to identify areas of improvement and implement measures as required.
- Carry out risk assessments on a continuous basis on site.
- Provide HSE training, awareness, and induction on site to staff, contractors, and other relevant parties.
- Engage with staff, contractors, and other relevant parties with respect to HSE matters related to the site.
- Keep HSE statistical records, such as incidents, accidents, near-misses and working hours on site. Keep HSE registers up to date, including renewals of permits, licenses, etc.
- Compile monthly site HSE reports.
- Have first line responsibility for incident investigations, including but not limited to investigating, making initial recommendations, and putting measures in place to prevent reoccurrence.
- Assist Plant Manager to implement accident-prevention and environmental impact activities on site.
- Implement emergency and crisis management plans on site.
- Act as Emergency coordinator on site.
- Implement Environmental Management Plans of the site.
- Monitor environmental footprint on site.
- Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager
Skills and competencies
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant HSE legislation (OHS Act and Regulations, NEMA, COIDA, etc.), environmental regulations and plant safety procedures.
- High levels of organisational commitment and responsiveness; able and willing to align his/her own behaviour and actions with the needs, priorities, and goals of the organisation.
- Highly effective verbal communication skills
- Very good written communication skills; clear expression of ideas or information
- Good inter-personal skills: able to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, to accomplish organisational goals and identify and resolve problems.
Experience and Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year’s OHS certification or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in industrial plant or similar
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with HSE management systems in an industrial setting
- Certified risk assessor would be an advantage.
- Experience in working with quality management systems.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
PLEASE NOTE – RELOCATION AT YOUR OWN COST
The Client is based in the Balfour Area (Mpumalanga)