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The company currently has a vacancy for a motivated, professional and attentive to detail Health and Safety Officer to join their team and drive company Health and Safety initiatives and programmes. This position requires someone who is energetic and able to work in a fast paced, pressurized environment. . The candidate will be based in Carletonville, however local road travel will be required between various sites and head office. 

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including safety induction and training
• Promote and ensure adherence to the safety policy and procedures
• Keep management up to date and informed about legislative requirements regarding health and safety requirements.
• Create safety procedures and develop training programmes to enhance safe working conditions
• Review and update emergency procedures as and when necessary
• Conduct site inspections and audits as required identifying and minimizing the risk to company and employees
• Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative actions
• Conduct workplace Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
• Design and implement responses to the above mentioned HIRA’s
• Inspect the place of work to determine whether any machinery, plant, equipment, substance, appliances or process is of such nature liable to cause bodily injury to any person working in the place of work
• Investigate any accident, near-miss incident, dangerous occurrence or occupational disease that occurred in the place of work,
• Design and implement responses to limit or prevent a recurrence thereof
• Compile and submit health and safety related reports to management and third parties
• Liaise with Department of Employment and Labour as and when required i.e. regarding Sec 24 incidents.
• Responsible for monitoring contractors and venders working on Isinyithi sites, to ensure that Health & Safety practices are applied and upheld at all times

Qualifying Attributes

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to organize and plan carefully
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Time management and organizational skills
• Excellent standards in execution
• Ability to work under challenging conditions

Salary : We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a Health and Safety Officer in the Forklift or Manufacturing Industry
• Relevant Health and Safety Qualification required
• Proficient in MS Office | HSE Software knowledge an advantage
• Experience Formulating | Implementing | Revising Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
• Excellent Verbal | Written Communication | IT | Presentation Skills
• Valid Driver's License and own Transport required
• Contactable references and payslips required

• Basic Salary between R 25 000 and R 35 000 based on experience
• Medical Aid | Pension | 13th Cheque

Main Function of the Job

Operations

• Ensure all required appointments are completed and responsibilities are communicated to the appointee, including additional appointments beyond existing H&S appointments for operational environments.
• Provide Teraco Management with guidance on H&S legal and compliance matters.
• Receive complaints, investigate, take immediate remedial actions, and report safety concerns.
• Ensure all safety files for contractors/subcontractors are complete, properly filed, and maintained. Compile a site safety file for Teraco and ensure legislative documentation is communicated to employees regularly. No subcontractors are allowed to work without a safety file; contractors must be advised to compile the necessary documentation based on their scope of work.
• Investigate reports of dangerous working conditions, and report findings and recommendations to the Head of Infrastructure Development and Head of Infrastructure Management for redress.
• Coordinate actions to remove dangerous appliances or chemicals.
• Handle reports of workplace injuries, investigate causes, and ensure proper documentation is completed, especially for construction site injuries.
• Visit construction sites to ensure safety policies and procedures are followed, conduct safety inspections, and report deviations for corrective action with responsibilities and timeframes.
• Investigate incidents and accidents thoroughly.
• Manage subcontractors concerning Health and Safety.
• Issue safety documents to supervisors, such as toolbox talks, DSTIs, and checklists.
• Ensure no danger exists to workers or visitors, accompany site visitors during tours as arranged.
• Represent Teraco in meetings with SHE representatives regarding workplace health and safety.
• Liaise with agencies to stay updated on legal regulations and safety/environmental initiatives.
• Ensure all employees are inducted before working on site, informing them of hazards and safety procedures, including use of safety equipment.
• Review contractor method statements regularly, identify and communicate risks, and discuss potential H&S risks in daily stand-up meetings.
• Develop and enforce a fall protection plan for each project, evaluating employees' fitness for working at heights.
• Prepare and communicate site emergency evacuation plans, ensuring all relevant personnel are trained and informed.
• Provide high-level first aid, evaluate injured persons, and ensure accident reports are completed and submitted.
• Conduct detailed investigations of accidents and incidents, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Communicate with authorities as needed.
• Compile monthly H&S reports for ESG and board reporting.
• Inspect high-risk activities and equipment, reporting serious deviations to management.
• Chair monthly safety meetings, document minutes, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Conduct fire prevention and facilities inspections, reporting findings to management.
• Maintain safety registers and checklists, updating regularly.
• Display safety signs prominently on site.
• Coordinate vehicle access with security, ensuring safety standards are maintained.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Coordinate employee safety training and schedule courses with the safety department.
• Ensure safety reps conduct monthly inspections and team toolbox talks are held.
• Test employees suspected of substance influence and take appropriate actions.
• Report all H&S incidents and near misses within 12 hours, support investigations, and analyze trends for corrective actions.
• Participate in H&S audits and address findings promptly.
• Prepare and submit H&S reports and feedback to clients as required.

Fitout and Civil Projects

Oversee health and safety during construction and fitout phases, ensuring compliance with laws and best practices. Responsibilities include:

• Review and approve construction health and safety plans.
• Ensure submission of necessary documentation to authorities.
• Attend planning and progress meetings.
• Assess and approve contractor H&S plans.
• Participate in site handovers and safety meetings.
• Ensure H&S consultants identify hazards, conduct inspections, and communicate risks.
• Maintain safety communication systems and distribute safety documents.
• Develop and test emergency response plans.
• Conduct site safety inductions.
• Evaluate subcontractor compliance through inspections and audits.
• Oversee incident reporting and investigations.
• Maintain safety records.
• Participate in management reviews and implement improvements based on trends analysis.
• Update the health and safety management system and plans.
• Prepare technical safety reports and present findings to decision-makers.

Main Function of the Job

Operations

• Ensure that all required appointments are done and the communication of the responsibilities to the appointee is explained, where additional appointments are required over and above the existing H&S appointments made for operational environment.
• Provide Teraco Management guidance of H&S legal and compliance matters.
• Receives complaints, investigates, takes immediate action to remediate and reports on safety concerns.
• Ensure all safety files are submitted for contractors/ subcontractors and are complete, and filed. Compile a site safety file for the Teraco and ensure all legislative documentation is communicated to employees on an on-going basis. Ensure no sub-contractors are permitted to work on site without being in possession of a safety file. Contractors must then be advised by the safety officer to compile the correct documentation based on their scope of work.
• Investigates reports on dangerous working conditions. Forwards the report and recommendations to Head of Infrastructure Development and Head of Infrastructure Management for redress.
• Coordinates actions to remove any dangerous appliances or chemicals.
• Receives reports on workplace injuries, investigates the causes. Where there is a workplace injury at a construction site, ensures the necessary documentation is completed.
• Visits construction sites to ensure implementation of the correct safety policies and procedures. Conduct safety inspections on site and report deviations to Head of Infrastructure Development and Head of Infrastructure Management for redress. Document decisions for correction, with repsonsibilities and timeframes. Ensure all deviations are addressed with the agreed timeframe.
• Must be able to investigate incident and accidents.
• Management of sub contractors, as it relates to Health and Safety.
• Issuing of documents to supervisors e.g. toolbox talks, DSTI`s and checklist.
• Ensures there is no danger to the health or safety of workers or site visitors. Accompany site visitors on tours as arranged with the Teraco Project Manager or EXCO.
• Represents the Teraco in meetings with SHE representative on matters regarding workplace health and safety.
• Liaises with agencies for regular updates on legal regulations and program initiatives on workplace safety and environmental issues.
• Ensure all employees are inducted prior to be permitted to work on site. The induction will inform all employees pertaining to the hazards prevalent on site, and training in the use of a safety harness and the use of a fire extinguisher will be communicated to all employees.
• Review contractor method statement on an on-going basis identify and evaluate the risks to which employees may be exposed to, evaluate and analyse the risks identified and ensure that these risk assessments are then communicated to the workforce. Ensure at daily stand-up meetings, potential H&S Risks are discussed based on the project programme.
• Compile a fall protection plan that is to be implemented on every project. As conditions differ on each site the safety officer must be prepare the fall protection plan and ensure it is strictly implemented, amended and maintained as required. Further to this the safety officer will ensure that all employees are evaluated for their physical and psychological fitness to work at elevated heights.
• Responsible to prepare the site emergency evacuation plan (where the site or the site area is not part of an existing operational site with a plan) and ensure all supervisors and contractors are supplied with a copy of the plan. Where the site is part of an operation site, ensure all supervisors and contractors are inducted in the existing site emergency evacuation plan.
• Perform a high level of first aid treatment and evaluate injured persons if it is needed to send them for medical treatment at a hospital or clinic. Further, to this the employer’s report of an accident must be completed and must accompany the injured employee to hospital.
li>Conduct a thorough accident and incident investigation and come up with remedial actions to prevent future occurrence. In the event of a reportable injury safety officers must be able to enter into correspondence with the Department of Labour to inform them of the accident.
• Compile monthly H&S reports Head of Operations for ESG and Board reporting.
• Inspect the following high risk activities: Excavations, Scaffold, Form work and Support work, All lifting machinery and lifting tackle, Portable electrical tools and immediately bring to management’s attention any serious deviations that may have being noted.
li>Chair monthly safety meetings with safety reps and contractors and prepare minutes of meetings. Ensure that all deviations mentioned in the meeting are rectified and corrected.
• Conduct regular fire prevention and construction facilities inspections with findings documented and reported to management.
• Ensure all registers and checklists are updated on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Ensure all safety signs and notices are prominently displayed on site.
• Collaborate with the Head of Security to ensure access to site is limited to authorised vehicles and that health and safety best practices are applied in regards vehicle access and operations on site.
• Maintain good housekeeping principles.
• Coordinate all training of employees on site and schedule all courses with the safety department.
• Ensure all health & safety reps conduct a monthly H&S rep inspection of their work areas.
• Ensure that all teams conduct a toolbox talk.
• Ensure that any person who is suspected to be under the influence of intoxicating substances is tested and the appropriate action is taken to remove the person from site and escalate to the Head of Infrastructure Management for further action.
• Complete reporting all H&S Incidents and Near Misses on Ozone wihtin 12 hours of event. Support management in responding to client and authority enquiries related to H&S incidents. Perform root cause and trend analysis of H&S events, and implement meaningful corrective action.
• Participate in all H&S audits, conducted either by third parties or clients. Action any External or Client initiated H&S audit findings within the timeline and to the required quality.
• Prepare reports and feedback as required by clients in respect of H&S reporting.

Fitout and Civil Projects

Health and Safety oversight to ensure the appointed Health and Safety consultants and Contractors execute their responsibilities as per the law, best practices and in the interests of Teraco and Teraco/ contractor staff, during the construction and fitout phase of a project. The responsibilities include:

• Review and approve the construction health and safety plan
• Confirm necessary documentation was submitted to the relevant authorities
• Attend project planning meetings
• Assessments and approval of contractor(s) health and safety plans, as approved by the H&S Consultants
• Attend the contractors site handover
• Attend regular site, technical and progress meetings
• Ensure H&S Consultants are facilitate site health and safety meetings
• Ensure H&S Consultants are appropriatly identifying hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections
• Ensure H&S Consultants have establish and maintained health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to sub-contractors
• Ensure H&S Consultants compile project specific emergency response and preparedness plans
• Ensure H&S Consultants test the effectiveness of the emergency response plans
• Ensure H&S Consultants onduct site safety inductions
• Evaluate the levels of compliance of subcontractors to the project specific health and safety plan and client specifications through inspections and audits
• Oversee the reporting and investigation of project related incidents
• Oversee the maintenance of all records
• Participation in management reviews of the health and safety systems
• Use of trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements
• Incorporation of changes into a health and safety management system
• Review and update the Teraco health and safety plan
• Development of technical reports in relation to health and safety issues and communicate through presentations to diverse groups of decision makers

Excellent written and verbal communication skills :

• Listens to others and accepts input from team members
• Clearly articulates ideas and thoughts
• Accurately prepares written business correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective and professiona

Proactive problem solver

• Proposes solutions to problems and considers timeliness, effectiveness, and practicality in addressing requirements
• Generates innovative solutions by approaching problems with curiosity and open mindedness, using existing information to its fullest potential
• A honed alertness and vigilance to potential breaches in compliance. This means actively enforcing a mandatory reporting policy and seeking out any weakness in company dealings.

• Ability to work independently & a positive team player
• Self-motivated and displays leadership skills
• Demonstrates flexibility in day-to-day work.
• Establishes harmonious working relationships with team members
• Appreciates each team member's contributions and values each individual member
• Sets high standards of performance for oneself
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good prioritisation and organisation skills
• Conducts self professionally, exhibits high levels of tolerance and patience
• Responsible for continued learning and self-development.  Intelligent and willing to keep learning.
• Complies with policies and procedures.
• Ethical and principled
• Fair and modest: Willing to scrutinize all the facts without making a snap judgment, and interview any relevant employees for their perspective.
• Diligent: Even when it becomes a hassle, a Safety Officer must be willing to see an issue through to resolution.
• A strong constitution and extra conviction: Solid backbone and the strength to stand by difficult decisions and be more influenced by right versus wrong than by relationships. Willing to take the lead in setting the tone for corporate integrity.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12
• National Diploma in Environmental Health
• A relevant Health & Safety qualification (SACPCMP and or HPCSA) will be advantageous
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in construction
li>Computer literacy
• Good communication and reporting skills. Both verbal and written
• Be willing to travel – multiple projects in Cape Town, Durban, Bredell JHB and Isando JHB
li>Drivers License

Our client, a specialised cleaning service to the Pulp and Paper industry, Chemical Industry, Petrochemical, and other specialised industries, aims to perform all operations with the utmost regard for the Environment.

Role: Safety Officer

Location: Richards Bay - KZN

Industry: Industrial Chemical - Hydroblasting

Qualifications:

• SACPCMP registration as a Safety Officer
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver's license

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential safety hazards
• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures
• Provide safety training to new and existing employees
• Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions
• Maintain records of safety inspections, audits, and incidents
• Collaborate with management and employees to promote a positive safety culture
• Stay up-to-date on changes to safety regulations and standards
• Assist in emergency response and evacuation procedures
• Participate in safety meetings and committees

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Required Experience: Unclear Seniority

Key Skills: Risk Management, Data Entry, Customer Service, Hotel Experience, Construction Experience, Data Collection, Military Experience, Law Enforcement, Workers' Compensation Law, OSHA, Security, EPA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

SUMMARY :

Assess, co-ordinate and monitor the total safety and environmental function to ensure compliance with all legislation regarding all workplace activities and the use of plant, equipment and substances. The role has a strong focus on training, continuous knowledge sharing and building a safety culture.

POSITION INFO :

Safety Officer Ref : CXP137 / 2025 Assess, co-ordinate and monitor the total safety and environmental function to ensure compliance with all legislation regarding all workplace activities and the use of plant, equipment and substances. The role has a strong focus on training, continuous knowledge sharing and building a safety culture.

SALARY : R26 000 to R28 000 TCTC

Location : Durban South Main Duties include :

• Facilitates the implementation of standards according to OHSAS guidelines and ISO standards
• Ensures awareness and compliance with, all legislation in relation to the use of its plant, equipment and substances, as well as in all workplace activities
• Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with auditing standards
• Determine training requirements and implement safety procedures
• Promote occupational health and safety and encourage safer, healthier working practices
• Internal / External SHE audit and compliance monitoring
• Support with the company’s ISO 14 001 EMS, internal auditing, management review, diagnostic reviews
• Incidents and accidents management and associated COID management
• Safety related administration and responsible for weekly safety patrols & reports
• Update and maintain safety policies and procedures
• Contractormanagement Criteria :
• Grade 12 with relevant Safety Qualifications
• SAMTRAC (Safety Management Training Course)
• HIRA (Hazard Identification Risk Assessment) training
• Sound knowledge of Safety legislation, Construction Regulations, OHS Act 85 of 1993
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Safety, Health and Environment
• Must have a valid driver’s licence
• Knowledge and understanding of, ISO 14001, ISO 18000
• Risk Management and Supervisory Management techniques
• Computer Literacy and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point)
• Project Management will be Advantage

Inuka is partnered with a global leader in energy solutions. They are seeking a Safety Officer to support their renewable energy construction sites in the Northern Cape. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the health, safety, and environmental compliance of site activities through regular oversight, training, and incident management.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct site inspections
• Attend monthly project meetings
• Provide on-site and off-site health and safety training aligned with statutory requirements
• Lead and support incident investigations, reporting, and corrective action planning
• Monitor site compliance with occupational health and safety legislation and project-specific requirements
• Advise on risk mitigation and ensure adherence to best practice safety standards
• Maintain documentation, logs, and records for audits and reporting
• Conduct ad hoc site visits in the event of incidents or other critical needs

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Safety Officer on renewable energy construction sites
• Working at Heights (Unit Standard 229995)
• Rescue from Heights (Unit Standard 229998)
• First Aid
• Hazardous Chemical Agents (HCA)
• Environmental awareness (advantageous)
• Electrical Safety (advantageous)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently
• Familiarity with South African OHS legislation and regulatory compliance

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Other
• Industries Services for Renewable Energy

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To implement and maintain health and safety standards and ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations. The closing date for applications is Friday, 24 January 2025.

• Ensure employees on site comply with Safety, Health, and Environmental legislation.
• Coach employees on applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental legislation.

• Communicate and promote company health and safety targets in your area of responsibility.

• Communicate health and safety instructions to employees.
• Promote safety and environmental awareness campaigns.
• Assist with training interventions.

• Ensure compliance with safe operating procedures and safety standards.
• Coach employees on operating procedures.
• Report non-compliance and intervene as necessary.

• Perform legal and scheduled inspections of equipment and workplaces.
• Complete inspection reports and follow up on deviations.
• Report findings to the responsible supervisor and Chief Safety Officer.

• Ensure safety equipment is inspected, tagged, and certified.
• Coach employees on proper use of safety equipment.

• Facilitate drafting and review of safe operating procedures.
• Ensure communication and understanding of procedures among employees.

• Report and investigate all accidents and incidents promptly.
• Complete investigation reports and verify corrective actions.

• Identify hazards and risks; advise on mitigation strategies.

• Develop and communicate risk assessments and method statements.
• Review and improve ongoing risk assessments.

• Coach and assist supervisors in completing quality PTOs.
• Monitor and report on PTO findings.

• Ensure employees are properly trained and authorized.
• Address training gaps proactively.

• Attend scheduled safety meetings.
• Report and manage safety-related discipline issues.

• Promote a safety culture through leadership and team engagement.

• Compile and report safety statistics regularly.
• Maintain safety documentation and records.

• Liaise with workforce and stakeholders.
• Complete and manage safety documentation and reports.

• Grade 12; additional safety certifications (e.g., COMSOC, SAMTRAC, or equivalent).
• Relevant experience in SHE management, preferably in mining and engineering environments.
• Driver’s license with at least 4 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and legal requirements.

• Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED courses (e.g., N3 Certificate)
• SAMTRAC / COMSOC / NOSA Certification
• A Trade Certificate will be an added advantage
• Valid driver’s licence code B, EB or C1

• 5 years’ experience in a similar role in the mining environment
• Legal Liability Training
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Training will be an advantage
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Training will be an advantage
• ISO 45001 Training will be an advantage
• Familiar with OHS-act 85 of 1993 and Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996
• Computer literate in MS Office
• Presentation and report writing skills

• Ensure that the Safety Risk Management System is implemented and maintained on site and that the site complies with the requirements of the system
• Enforce compliance to legal requirements, i.e. right to stop dangerous work etc.
• Ensure all legal appointments are valid according to legislative requirements
• Conduct plant and equipment inspections, report the findings to management and follow up on reports as required by legislation
• Manage all Safety, Health and Environmental activities on site
• Ensure compliance to contractor packs and manage sub-contractors to ensure compliance
• Maintain all SHEQ related information on the safety management system to ensure effective and up to date information
• Manage all injuries and ill health incidents on site, i.e. reporting, investigation and ensuring that all documentation is completed
• Compile and submit reports according to internal and external client requirements
• Facilitate and participate in site audit processes
• Manage non-conformance and incident reporting and investigation processes
• Manage access control where applicable