155 Hse Executive jobs in South Africa

SUMMARY :

Manage the implementation of QA & EHS processes, policies, and procedures across various projects to ensure compliance with legislation (OHAS Act), company requirements, SOPs, and client standards and objectives.

POSITION INFO :

• QA & EHS Coordinator (Fixed-Term Contract)

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the implementation of QA & EHS processes, policies, and procedures across projects to ensure compliance with legislation, company standards, SOPs, and client standards.
• Vet contractors for EHS compliance before they perform work for clients.
• Conducting internal and external EHS & QA spot checks and site audits, maintaining records, and reporting on quality performance and audit findings, ensuring findings are addressed.
• Participating in project induction and quality training to promote safety awareness.
• Applying the 4-Stage, 16-Step QA methodology.
• Investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions.
• Identifying and resolving risk and quality issues.
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives aligned with our quality policy focused on customer-centric, process-based, and financially supportive operations.

Requirements :

• Degree or diploma in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in QA and EHS management within the telecommunications or engineering industries.
• In-depth knowledge of the OHAS Act, EHS regulations, and QM principles.
• Strong communication and reporting skills, with proven experience in conducting audits, stakeholder engagement, project management methodologies, and QM systems.

1. QA & EHS Coordinator (Fixed-Term Contract)

Manage the Implementation of QA & EHS Process, Policies and Procedures across various Projects ensuring compliance to Legislature (OHAS Act), Company requirements and SOPs , and Client standards and Objectives.

EHS Vetting of Contractors (manage their qualifications) to ensure compliance before they perform work for clients.
Conduct Internal and External EHS & QA Spot Checks and Site Audits , keep records of , and Report on Quality Performance and Audit findings, making sure that findings are addressed.
Participate in project induction training and quality training to promote safety awareness.
Apply The 4-Stage, 16-Step QA Methodology.

Incident investigation and corrective action.
Identify and Resolve Risk issues and Quality Issues .
Implement Continuous Improvement via our Quality Policy (Customer-Centric, Process-Based & Financial Operation Supporting).

Requirements:
Degree or Diploma in a relevant descipline
Experience in QA and EHS management in the telecommunications or engineering industries.

In-Depth Knowledge of OHAS Act, EHS regulations, and QM principles.
Strong skills and Proven experience in Communication & Reporting (To Stakeholders and Cross-Functional Teams), Conducting Audits , PM methodologies and QM systems.

Advert reference: uj_001740

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 10 January 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Open to all

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.

• Teach epidemiology and public health to postgraduate students
• Develop and update epidemiology and public health modules as deemed fit
• Participate in departmental meetings and academic committees
• Supervise postdoctoral, doctoral and MPH students, interns, and research assistants
• Participate in the accreditation of academic programmes and their evaluations

• Lead and co-lead research projects and initiatives to completion within budget and timeframe
• Secure internal and external research funding to support the research projects and related activities of PACER
• Promote and conduct cutting-edge research, including collaborative and interdisciplinary research, in PACER research priority areas aligned to the mission of PACER and Faculty
• Collaborate with PACER collaborators as well as build new collaborations with other researchers, organizations, and institutions
• Foster a collaborative and innovative research environment, encouraging ongoing learning, and growth
• Produce and co-produce high-quality research outputs that effectively communicate research findings and insights to funders, internal and external stakeholders
• Drive knowledge dissemination through presentation of research findings at conferences, webinars, and workshops, among others
• Serve on editorial boards of reputable journals and participate in professional networks and memberships
• Engage and contribute to PACER, departmental and Faculty outreach, and community engagement programmes
• Participate in the University-linked community development projects

• Perform operational, leadership and strategic duties of PACER
• Provide operational and strategic leadership of PACER
• Administration and management of PACER including overseeing the compilation of progress reports, financial reports and attending Directors’ meetings
• Attend annual and progress meetings relating to PACER
• Enhance the reputation of the EMU, monitor the progress of the EMU, identify potential roadblocks, and implement appropriate strategies to mitigate risks and maintain functionality of the EMU
• Oversee the proper discharge of administrative duties of the EMU including supervising personnel, financial management, and operations
• Provide guidance, support, mentorship, and performance evaluations
• Execute duties reasonably requested by the SAMRC, HOD and the Executive Dean
• Participate in official gatherings of the SAMRC EMUs, the University and committees
• Participate in the official meetings of the SAMRC, department and faculty
• Regular communication of PACER activities with the funder, collaborators, researchers, and students
• Ensure that staff and students adhere to the University’s Rules and Regulations

• PhD in the relevant field (e.g., Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Sciences, and/or related field)
• Proven expertise in Epidemiology and Public Health
• Proven experience in research leadership and management
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and team management capabilities, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
• Track record of expertise in HIV and key populations research
• Proficiency in research methodologies, statistical analysis, and data visualization tools
• Ability to collaborate effectively with transdisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Record of successful postgraduate supervision
• Track record of research and scholarly publications
• Competence in biostatistical analysis software e.g.: SPSS, STATA, etc.
• Grant writing and fundraising expertise
• Community engagement and advocacy skills

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent command of the field Epidemiology and public health and/or related field
• Use of current trends of assessment and evaluation strategies
• Excellent leadership, management, organizing ability and administration skills
• The ability to function independently as well as in a team
• Effective communication and relationship management skills
• Collaboration and networking skills
• Excellent research and supervision skills
• Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure
• Community engagement and advocacy skills
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
• Computer literacy and implementation thereof in educational settings of contact and mobile learning
• Strong work ethic
• Show adaptability in the teaching and learning environment in becoming an active team-player and to address possible challenges in the environment in a proactive manner

• NRF rated or in a position to be rated within a year
• Higher Education Experience
• Experience in managing a research entity
• Experience in using statistical software

Enquiries regarding the job content: Dr TP Mbonane on Tel: (

Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mr Innocent Masoka (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021) , to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) . The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO .

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction with merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Advert reference: uj_001740

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 10 January 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Open to all

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.

• Teach epidemiology and public health to postgraduate students
• Develop and update epidemiology and public health modules as deemed fit
• Participate in departmental meetings and academic committees
• Supervise postdoctoral, doctoral and MPH students, interns, and research assistants
• Participate in the accreditation of academic programmes and their evaluations

• Lead and co-lead research projects and initiatives to completion within budget and timeframe
• Secure internal and external research funding to support the research projects and related activities of PACER
• Promote and conduct cutting-edge research, including collaborative and interdisciplinary research, in PACER research priority areas aligned to the mission of PACER and Faculty
• Collaborate with PACER collaborators as well as build new collaborations with other researchers, organizations, and institutions
• Foster a collaborative and innovative research environment, encouraging ongoing learning, and growth
• Produce and co-produce high-quality research outputs that effectively communicate research findings and insights to funders, internal and external stakeholders
• Drive knowledge dissemination through presentation of research findings at conferences, webinars, and workshops, among others
• Serve on editorial boards of reputable journals and participate in professional networks and memberships
• Engage and contribute to PACER, departmental and Faculty outreach, and community engagement programmes
• Participate in the University-linked community development projects

• Perform operational, leadership and strategic duties of PACER
• Provide operational and strategic leadership of PACER
• Administration and management of PACER including overseeing the compilation of progress reports, financial reports and attending Directors’ meetings
• Attend annual and progress meetings relating to PACER
• Enhance the reputation of the EMU, monitor the progress of the EMU, identify potential roadblocks, and implement appropriate strategies to mitigate risks and maintain functionality of the EMU
• Oversee the proper discharge of administrative duties of the EMU including supervising personnel, financial management, and operations
• Provide guidance, support, mentorship, and performance evaluations
• Execute duties reasonably requested by the SAMRC, HOD and the Executive Dean
• Participate in official gatherings of the SAMRC EMUs, the University and committees
• Participate in the official meetings of the SAMRC, department and faculty
• Regular communication of PACER activities with the funder, collaborators, researchers, and students
• Ensure that staff and students adhere to the University’s Rules and Regulations

• PhD in the relevant field (e.g., Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Sciences, and/or related field)
• Proven expertise in Epidemiology and Public Health
• Proven experience in research leadership and management
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and team management capabilities, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
• Track record of expertise in HIV and key populations research
• Proficiency in research methodologies, statistical analysis, and data visualization tools
• Ability to collaborate effectively with transdisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Record of successful postgraduate supervision
• Track record of research and scholarly publications
• Competence in biostatistical analysis software e.g.: SPSS, STATA, etc.
• Grant writing and fundraising expertise
• Community engagement and advocacy skills

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent command of the field Epidemiology and public health and/or related field
• Use of current trends of assessment and evaluation strategies
• Excellent leadership, management, organizing ability and administration skills
• The ability to function independently as well as in a team
• Effective communication and relationship management skills
• Collaboration and networking skills
• Excellent research and supervision skills
• Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure
• Community engagement and advocacy skills
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
• Computer literacy and implementation thereof in educational settings of contact and mobile learning
• Strong work ethic
• Show adaptability in the teaching and learning environment in becoming an active team-player and to address possible challenges in the environment in a proactive manner

• NRF rated or in a position to be rated within a year
• Higher Education Experience
• Experience in managing a research entity
• Experience in using statistical software

Enquiries regarding the job content: Dr TP Mbonane on Tel: (

Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mr Innocent Masoka (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021) , to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) . The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO .

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction with merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Advert reference: uj_001743

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 10 January 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Open to all

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.

• Presenting lectures and assessing students in the Master of Public Health online programme.
• Undertaking the supervision of postgraduate students and producing research outputs (co-publication of at least one article in a top 5% cited DHET-Accredited journals).
• Responsible for administrative tasks related to teaching and learning in the MPH online programme.
• Academic development and quality assurance of modules.
• Continuous review of the curriculum in the programme in line with the Higher Education Qualification Framework structures.
• Student mentorship, consultations, performance monitoring and interventions online.
• Active participation in the research activities of the programme.
• Building links with industry, other training providers and relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the university's strategic objectives.

• PhD in Environmental Health or equivalent qualification.
• For Senior Lecturer, at least 5 years of relevant teaching and research experience at a tertiary institution and/or equivalent organisation and/or industry-based environment.
• For Senior Lecturer, must have 5 DHET accredited published manuscripts in the last 3 years.
• Evidence of international and national scientific presentations either oral or poster.
• Evidence of successful research funding application.
• Successful experience at master’s and PhD levels supervised to completion.
• Experience in academic curriculum development involvement and innovation.
• Evidence of continuous contribution to Departmental, Faculty and University advancement and administration.
• Evidence of international or national research leadership and recognition in Environmental/Public Health research activities.
• Competence in biostatistical analysis software e.g.: SPSS, STATA, etc.

• Good administration, communication, presentation and organisation skills.
• Technical/professional knowledge and skills in research methods.
• Strong research focus.
• Teaching skills and commitment towards continuous learning and assessments with a strong learner focus.
• Proven competency and experience with public health research.

• Experience in environmental health or occupational hygiene.
• Experience in teaching and developing online programmes.
• NRF rated or in a position to be rated within a year.

Enquiries regarding the job content: Dr TP Mbonane on Tel: (

Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mr Innocent Masoka (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021) , to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) . The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO .

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

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