309 Safety Instructor jobs in South Africa

Overview

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

• 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

• 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

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

Job type: Permanent position

• 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

• 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.

Overview

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.

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.

• 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

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 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.

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

Overview

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Do you have a professional background in safety? Do you have a self-starter attitude and thrive with minimal supervision? Are you interested in playing a part in helping to create a safe and healthy working environment for all employees within the state? If yes, apply today! The Utah Labor Commission has a Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO) position open within the Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH) division.

This is a hybrid telework position. It requires a minimum of two days of in-office work per week and is eligible for full-time telework for State of Utah residents residing fifty miles or more from our Salt Lake City location.

• Analyzing facts and evidence gathered during an investigation to determine if a workplace safety violation occurred
• Researching specific safety and health laws and rules incorporated by the state
• Issuing or recommending issuance of citations and penalties for infractions involving violations of state laws and rules regarding occupational safety and health
• Reviewing and analyzing safety and health programs to assess effectiveness and compliance
• Identifying physical and chemical hazards
• Maintaining detailed inspection and investigation records
• Preparing case files
• Drafting narratives and citations
• Providing compliance assistance, making recommendations, giving appropriate advice, and/or facilitating decisions
• Providing testimony relative to citations issued in depositions, or informal and formal administrative hearings
• Delivering presentations, training, or instruction to staff, management, clients, or the general public

• Experience conducting workplace safety and health audits to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions
• Experience reading and interpreting federal and state laws, regulations, and rules
• Experience with enforcement or compliance with state laws and rules, federal laws and regulations, or industry standards

• Recent experience conducting workplace safety and health inspections and/or investigations. Expertise in Occupational Safety and Health, including knowledge of modern safety practices, hazard recognition and control, and evaluating safety management systems
• Industrial hygiene training or experience
• Excellent writing skills: the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally
• Experience in preparing reports, official communications, or similar materials
• Strong organizational and self-management skills: ability to manage your own schedule, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong interview and communication skills: ability to interview witnesses, employees, management, and victims, with professional interpersonal skills
• Public speaking and reporting experience
• Spanish fluency in addition to English

You will gain meaningful employment and be part of a team helping every employee and employer within the state. The mission of UOSH is to help ensure a safe and healthy workplace for every worker in Utah. For more information about our division, please read and follow the directions to visit our website with the text: Visit our website

This position is eligible for a rich benefits package, generous paid time off, and great work-life balance. You can learn more about offered benefits here.

The Utah Labor Commission plays a vital role in Utah’s economy by ensuring safety and fairness in the workplace and housing. The Commission’s divisions include Adjudication, Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety, Industrial Accidents, Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD), and Utah Occupational Safety and Health Administration (UOSH). The Commission’s offices and presence span across Utah to support safety in workplaces and fairness in employment and housing.

• Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP): available medical, dental, and vision plan options with optional cash-out benefits for those with other coverage
• URS retirement options for eligible employees (Tier I and Tier II), including Hybrid and Defined Contribution plans
• Paid Time Off: annual leave and sick leave accrual, with increases by years of service, and 12 paid holidays

• Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a)
• Job: #37012, Safety and Health Officer
• Remote work eligibility is determined by agency management and may change at any time
• In-state work rules require work to be performed within the state’s borders
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa
• DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers; prior UOSH employees may be hired at previous wage
• Work may involve risks requiring safety precautions and/or equipment
• Physical exertion may be required, including standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., and other movements

Overview

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Do you have a professional background in safety? Do you have a self-starter attitude and thrive with minimal supervision? Are you interested in playing a part in helping to create a safe and healthy working environment for all employees within the state? If yes, apply today! The Utah Labor Commission has a Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO) position open within the Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH) division.

This is a hybrid telework position. It requires a minimum of two days of in-office work per week and is eligible for full-time telework for State of Utah residents residing fifty miles or more from our Salt Lake City location.

• Analyzing facts and evidence gathered during an investigation to determine if a workplace safety violation occurred
• Researching specific safety and health laws and rules incorporated by the state
• Issuing or recommending issuance of citations and penalties for infractions involving violations of state laws and rules regarding occupational safety and health
• Reviewing and analyzing safety and health programs to assess effectiveness and compliance
• Identifying physical and chemical hazards
• Maintaining detailed inspection and investigation records
• Preparing case files
• Drafting narratives and citations
• Providing compliance assistance, making recommendations, giving appropriate advice, and/or facilitating decisions
• Providing testimony relative to citations issued in depositions, or informal and formal administrative hearings
• Delivering presentations, training, or instruction to staff, management, clients, or the general public

• Experience conducting workplace safety and health audits to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions
• Experience reading and interpreting federal and state laws, regulations, and rules
• Experience with enforcement or compliance with state laws and rules, federal laws and regulations, or industry standards

• Recent experience conducting workplace safety and health inspections and/or investigations. Expertise in Occupational Safety and Health, including knowledge of modern safety practices, hazard recognition and control, and evaluating safety management systems
• Industrial hygiene training or experience
• Excellent writing skills: the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally
• Experience in preparing reports, official communications, or similar materials
• Strong organizational and self-management skills: ability to manage your own schedule, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong interview and communication skills: ability to interview witnesses, employees, management, and victims, with professional interpersonal skills
• Public speaking and reporting experience
• Spanish fluency in addition to English

You will gain meaningful employment and be part of a team helping every employee and employer within the state. The mission of UOSH is to help ensure a safe and healthy workplace for every worker in Utah. For more information about our division, please read and follow the directions to visit our website with the text: Visit our website

This position is eligible for a rich benefits package, generous paid time off, and great work-life balance. You can learn more about offered benefits here.

The Utah Labor Commission plays a vital role in Utah’s economy by ensuring safety and fairness in the workplace and housing. The Commission’s divisions include Adjudication, Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety, Industrial Accidents, Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD), and Utah Occupational Safety and Health Administration (UOSH). The Commission’s offices and presence span across Utah to support safety in workplaces and fairness in employment and housing.

• Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP): available medical, dental, and vision plan options with optional cash-out benefits for those with other coverage
• URS retirement options for eligible employees (Tier I and Tier II), including Hybrid and Defined Contribution plans
• Paid Time Off: annual leave and sick leave accrual, with increases by years of service, and 12 paid holidays

• Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a)
• Job: #37012, Safety and Health Officer
• Remote work eligibility is determined by agency management and may change at any time
• In-state work rules require work to be performed within the state’s borders
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa
• DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers; prior UOSH employees may be hired at previous wage
• Work may involve risks requiring safety precautions and/or equipment
• Physical exertion may be required, including standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., and other movements

Position: Health, Safety & Risk Officer

Location: Camperdown, Pietermaritzburg

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Relevant Health and Safety qualification
• 3 Years' experience in a similar position
• Familiar with the feed milling industry regarding quality standards and systems.
• Safety, risk and Health knowledge in a Manufacturing environment
• Proficient in MS Office
• Valid drivers license

Responsibilities:

• Comply with and implement company Safety, Health & Risk policies, procedures and work instructions
• Implement Health, Safety and Risk to meet all relevant legal and Company requirements.
• Ensure to have monthly Health and Safety meetings and keep record of all the meetings conducted.
• Send record/minutes of meetings to National Safety, Health and Risk Coordinator as well as Branch Manager and provide feedback to all parties involved.
• Ensure that all Health, Safety and Risk is communicated to all staff at branch level with regards to their responsibilities and authorities.
• Together with the Branch Management facilitate the process in appointing First Aiders, Fire Fighters and Health and Safety Representatives.
• Implement and coordinate training for Health, Safety and Risk together with HR and Training department at Head Office.
• Ensuring that the plant is free from mycotoxins and salmonella by performing monthly checks.
• Joined responsibility with the Branch Manager for all contractors entering into the premises and ensuring that they are taken through an Induction.
• Responsible for the Safety induction of new employees before they start with their new job
• Responsible for all injuries on duty and to ensure that employees get the proper medical attention needed.
• Ensure that the correct form of PPE is being used by staff at all times.
• Report on housekeeping practices in production area, workshop and outside factory, in line with the company health and safety and environmental guidelines.
• Ensure that all Quality, Safety, Risk, Environmental, Production and Logistical, systems are maintained.
• Update and maintain the quality data system