Health & Safety Officer – Gio
Key Responsibilities
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- Support and implement of OHS policies and programs with all relevant administrative function and record keeping of this.
- Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.
- Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
- Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment) (office based and onsite)
- Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy and report this to the Senior safety officer whom will conduct the NCR procedure
- Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and give information forward to SHEQ Manager whom will make sure the worker’s compensation claim gets handle with HR
- Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to SHEQ Manager
- In the execution of their duties Safety Officers are expected to plan and conduct interventions in-line with the Client’s health and safety specification and procedure with the relevant LOB’s
- During interventions, conduct site audits, site inspections as required by each individual project been allocated to
- Attend site kickoff meetings
- The Safety Officer will ensure clear lines of communication with the management, staff, health and safety team
- Update their Schedule and travel logs on weekly basis which will be reviewed by the SHEQ Manager for quality purposes
- Attend to any additional request received from Management in the interest of health and safety
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Qualification
- Matric
- NQF Level 5 or equivalent (Safety Officer certificate)
- Risk assessor qualification / certificate
- Incident investigation certificate
- Fall Protection Planner certificate
- SACPCMP Registered Safety Officer/Candidate Safety Officer
- Further relevant tertiary qualifications are advantageous
Job Requirements
- 3- 5 years’ work experience of which 2 years’ experience in the industrial telecommunications industry
- Defence driving certificate is advantageous
- Knowledge of Vodacom, Dark Fibre Africa & Helios Health and Safety specifications is an added advantage
- Broad knowledge of legislation related to OHS Act, Regulation, Policies, Procedures on Health and Safety practical experience on implementing health and safety in the work place including contractor management
- Experience in audits and auditing processes
- Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license
