309 Occupational Health And Safety jobs in South Africa

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 and travel between branches. 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 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 as and when required
• Ensure compliance with legislative, by-law and permit requirements
• Keep management abreast of legislative changes and the implications for the company
• Liaise with Department of Employment and Labour as and when required i.e. regarding Sec 24 incidents
• Assist with maintaining ISO systems
• Responsible for monitoring contractors and venders working on SA Metal Group sites, to ensure that Health & Safety practices are applied and upheld at all times

Qualifying Experience:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• National Diploma in Safety and/or Environmental Management or similar qualification
• Certificate in safety management (SHEMTRAC, SAMTRAC, NEBOSH IGC, etc)
• Computer Literacy in MS Office programmes
• Practical understanding of the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 & 9001
• 3-5 years’ experience in a production/manufacturing/engineering/construction environment in a full time health & safety role
• Extensive knowledge of the OHS Act & Regulations
• Registration with SAIOSH and SACPCMP advantageous
• Hands on practical approach to the job
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

Qualifying Attributes

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to organize and plan carefully
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Energetic, hard-working and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and in challenging conditions
• Flexibility in terms of working hours

Other Information:

Reports to: Group Health & Safety Manager as well as Engineering Divisional Directors (16.2 appointees)

Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include

• Provident fund
• Life cover at 4x annual salary
• Funeral cover
• Medical aid – Hospital Plan with Discovery Health
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours

• 07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday
• 07h30–16h00: Friday
• May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

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.

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

To assist and operate under supervision in providing operational support on the implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Risk Management Framework across main campuses and areas of operations where the bank does business within South African jurisdiction. This role assists the OHS Specialist in ensuring that business is undertaken in a compliant manner to avoid operational losses, fines, penalties, or reputational damage to the organisation and enables competitive advantage.

• National Diploma or degree in Safety Management, Risk Management, or related field.

• 2-3 years - The role requires a Junior expert in Occupational Health and Safety with profound knowledge of the full dimensions of the field, but deep expertise in the relevant area of specialisation.
• Regulatory environment savvy, with the proven ability to influence all levels of employees across multiple countries and business areas to effectively implement compliance frameworks.

The purpose of this role is to:
Be responsible for developing and implementing Our Client's health and safety plans, enforcing policies, and evaluating practices and facilities to ensure compliance with legal guidelines.

THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THE ROLE IN FOCUS, ARE
1. OHS Strategy, Policy, Procedure and Plan

• Advise on the development of the OHS Strategy for our Client.
• Guiding and assisting OHS officers (responsible roles) on projects and operations.
• Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections.

2. Compliance to the OHS Act

• Ensuring the OHS appointments according to the Act.
• Ensuring the establishment and functioning of safety committees.
• Ensure that investigations and reporting of accidents and incidents

3. Monitor compliance by Contractors 

• Managing the strategic relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the implementation of all relevant regulations and procedures according to the OHS Act.
• Review the proposed safety plans of contractors and internal safety officer.
• Auditing contractors against their accepted safety management plan. Resolve all issues related to new template set-up.

4.OHS Practice Development

• Ensuring the effectiveness of safety management programs, committees, and safety meetings.
• Ensure knowledge transfer to safety officers through regular planned interaction and mentoring programs.
• Implementing awareness programs based on current trends and leading indicators to promote a proactive safety culture

5. Incident Investigations

• Investigate and report on accidents and incident's
• Identify and ensure countermeasures are implemented to prevent reoccurrence.
• Prepare reports and present findings to the relevant Committees.

6. Financial management

• Develop an OHS budget and control the expenditure within the approved budget.

7. Governance and Reporting

• Monitoring and reporting on legislative and statutory compliance as defined by government.
• Promoting sound institutional OHS practices through effective planning, maintenance of operations and service standards, management of compliance and risk and participating in our governance structures.
• Resolution of management action plans within the prescribed timelines.

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• B Degree/B Tech in Health and Safety or a related qualification.
• Registration as Charted Professional at SAIOSH
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience.
• Experience of OHS in a Project Environment.
• Experience in Contractor management in an OHS environment.
• Experience in OHS in a Business Office environment.
• Experience in facilitating on Senior management and Executive level

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.