218 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.

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 TCTA 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 TCTA.
• Guiding and assisting OHS officers (responsible roles) in TCTA and 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 and TCTA

• 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 TCTA’s 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.

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

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Manager is responsible for the management of all premises, contractors, tenants, and employees for the Property Group across South Africa. The OHS Manager ensures that the Property Group complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and associated legislation and regulations by providing a system for implementation throughout the Property Group via advising, monitoring, conducting compliance and risk assessments, training and awareness, and auditing. The OHS Manager is responsible for executing the OHS strategy and compliance delivery across the Property Group and providing expert knowledge on proactive risk management and administration of the portfolio.

• Advanced knowledge of business operations and project management.
• Competency in electronic business management systems.
• Advanced ability to recommend and implement technical solutions for cross-functional projects.
• Exceptional leadership and mentorship abilities to introduce and implement solutions.
• SAMTRAC / Nebosh / OHS certificate would be advantageous.
• 3 years or more HIRA experience.
• 3 years or more incident and accident investigation management experience.
• Risk Assessment experience and OHS experience up to auditing level.
• 3-5 years experience in the OHS environment in a medium size institution, preferably in facilities management, property management, and construction industry.
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms.
• Excellent recordkeeping, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Application of project management and tenants installation methodology.
• Expertise on the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Facilities Regulations.
• Analytical skills to identify occupational risks.
• Advantageous: Sustainability (direct footprint) experience.
• Adhering to principles and values.
• Deciding and initiating action.
• Working with people.
• Adapting and responding to change.
• Writing and reporting.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• OHS Strategy, Policy, Procedure, and Plan development and implementation.
• Advising on the development of the OHS Strategy.
• Guiding and assisting OHS officers at Head Office, on projects, and in operations.
• Developing and implementing inspection policies, procedures, and schedules.
• Ensuring compliance with the OHS Act.
• Managing OHS appointments according to the Act.
• Establishing and maintaining safety committees.
• Conducting investigations and reporting on accidents and incidents.
• Monitoring contractor and internal staff compliance.
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring implementation of relevant regulations and procedures per the OHS Act.
• Reviewing safety plans of contractors and internal safety officers.
• Auditing contractors against their safety management plans and resolving setup issues.
• Developing and maintaining effective safety management programs, committees, and meetings.
• Providing knowledge transfer and mentoring to safety officers.
• Implementing awareness programs to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Investigating and reporting accidents and incidents, ensuring preventive measures.
• Preparing reports and presenting findings to relevant committees.
• Developing and controlling the OHS budget.
• Monitoring and reporting legislative and statutory compliance.
• Promoting sound OHS practices through planning, compliance, risk management, and governance participation.
• Resolving management action plans within prescribed timelines.

LabourNet continues to integrate health and safety into our national product offering and as such we have an exciting position available for an occupational health and safety consultant to be based at our Johannesburg North Branch . This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing consulting company who offers progression and exposure to multiple organisations and industries. As a health and safety consultant you will work with management teams from multiple organisations to implement a health and safety management system in a systematic way. You will support the delivery of SHEQ objectives and be involved in all stages of the project and will be responsible for providing regular feedback to clients.

NB: Having a valid driver's license and own vehicle is essential for this position.

You will be responsible to:

• Provide advice to support overall compliance to OHS legal requirements (OHS Act & Regulations, COIDA, SANS, SABS etc.) and mitigate the client’s exposure to operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage.
• Implement and maintain a detailed project plan for each client.
• Conduct safety audits aligned with the industry standard(s).
• Prepare and deliver safety files that are specific to the project.

The project plan includes, but is not limited to:

• Drafting and implementing OHS Policies.
• Drafting and implementing risk assessments and safe work procedures.
• Conducting Incident Investigations and reporting back to management of the organisation.
• Training and upskilling the client’s employees to perform inspections on a monthly basis and auditing inspections.
• Drafting and implementing emergency preparedness and response procedures.
• Establishing and facilitating safety committees.
• Drafting and conducting OHS inductions as per client’s requirements.

You'll need a customer-first mindset and the following skills to succeed in this role:

• Grade 12
• National Diploma/Degree or equivalent
• Appropriate H&S Programmes; SAMTRAC or NEBOSCH IGC
• Demonstrated ability in MS Office
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle is essential
• Minimum 1 - 2 years experience in Health & Safety
• Consulting experience will be advantageous

Salary: R15 300 - R17 850 CTC per month

Benefits: Cell phone, internet and laptop + excellent career growth as well as a great commission structure.