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Job Description
Safety Compliance Officer

An exciting vacancy exists at Kimberley Airport for Safety Compliance Officer within the Aviation Safety Compliance department.

Key Performance Output

The successful candidate reporting to the Senior Safety Compliance Officer, will be responsible for:

• Implement team operational plans to ensure defined objectives are met
• Ensure compliance to all applicable legislation, international, local and company standards, policies, and procedures
• Conduct compliance inspections, report on and follow-up to ensure that non-conformances/compliance have been addressed.
• Respond to incidents and accidents, conduct preliminary investigation, root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Gather and capture information in respect of SHE occurrences, incidents, accidents, and non-conformances.
• Participate in implementation of Safety Campaigns.
• Identify and provide feedback on cost saving initiatives within area of control.
• Build, support and maintain interpersonal and team relationships to ensure stable working environment and achievement of team objectives.

Technical Skills And Experience
The challenges posed by this position require the successful candidate to have the following:

• National Diploma in Safety Management, Environmental management/natural sciences or any other relevant three-year diploma is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in safety management, Environmental management/natural sciences is recommended
• 1-2 years' experience in Safety / Environmental / Risk Management / Public Health is essential.
• 1-2 years' experience in construction Management is recommended
• 2 years' experience in safety management in an airport is recommended.
• Valid Code B motor vehicle license.

Competencies

• Conflict Management
• Decision Making
• Relationship Building
• Influencing
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Results orientation
• Resilience
• Analytical
• Process Management
• Quality Management
• Contract Management

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, NQF level and credits. Appointed candidates will undergo Security Vetting within 3 months of appointment.

Positions will be filled in line with Airports Company South Africa values and Employment Equity Policy and Plan.

Should you not hear from Airports Company South Africa within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Description
Key performance outcomes

The successful candidate reporting to the Senior Safety Compliance Officer, will be responsible for:

• Implement team operational plans to ensure defined objectives are met
• Ensure compliance to all applicable legislation, international, local and company standards, policies, and procedures
• Conduct compliance inspections, report on and follow-up to ensure that non-conformances/compliance have been addressed.
• Respond to incidents and accidents, conduct preliminary investigation, root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Gather and capture information in respect of SHE occurrences, incidents, accidents, and non-conformances.
• Participate in implementation of Safety Campaigns.
• Identify and provide feedback on cost saving initiatives within area of control.
• Build, support and maintain interpersonal and team relationships to ensure stable working environment and achievement of team objectives

Technical Skills And Experience
The challenges posed by this position require the successful candidate to have the following:

• National Diploma or bachelor's degree in safety management, Environmental management/natural science or any other relevant three-year diploma is essential.
• Minimum one year experience in safety/environmental management is essential.
• 1-2 years' experience in safety management in an airport is recommended.
• Valid Code B motor vehicle license.

Competencies

• Conflict Management
• Decision Making
• Relationship Building
• Influencing
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Results orientation
• Resilience
• Analytical
• Process Management
• Quality Management
• Contract Management

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

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.


• 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.


• 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


• 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


• Drivers License

A leading tech innovator operating at the cutting-edge of connectivity is seeking a results-driven Health & Safety Custodian. Shape safety culture, champion compliance, and drive impactful risk management across dynamic office and site environments. If you thrive on accountability, attention to detail, and excel in audits and training, this is your next challenge. Degree, SAMTRAC and five years experience required.

Please note that if you do not receive a response within one week of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.Please note that if you do not receive a response within one week of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

• National Diploma Health and Safety Management
• NEBOSH, IOSH
• 5 to 6 years' experience as Health and Safety Officer
• Own transport essential
• Must reside within a radius of not more than 20km from Alberton
• Will be required to be on site early from time to time to do toolbox talks and also later for shift change at 16h45

HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER

Location: - Airport Industrial Park

This position will be based at our Coastal Meat Distribution Centre in Airport Industrial Park 2, Cape Town and will report directly to the Dc Manager.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are looking for a responsible Health and Safety Manager who will ensure the Health and Safety peformance of our Manufacturing and Distribution centre . To protect our colleagues and members of the public from harm by developing safe systems of work and to prevent accidents and ill health.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Tertiary Qualification in Health and Safety Management
• Minimum of 2 year experience in a Health and Safety work environment in a managerial role in a Warehouse environment
• Capable of multi-tasking and professionally interacting with others in a fast-paced- work environment
• MS Word, Excel

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Comply with health and Safety legislation
• Accountable for health and safety performance
• Establish health and safety standards in the Dc
• Ensure safe working procedures are implemented
• Develop a positive health and safety culture
• Manage emergency procedures
• Respond to health and Safety – related complaints or issues
• Accident and investigations
• Ensure Health and Safety meetings are held as per company procedure

PERSON SPEC:

• Ability to use good judgment, initiative, and make good decisions with limited supervision.
• Must possess moderate level of numeracy and analytical skills.
• Have proven problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Friendly and able to work in a team
• Show good initiative
• To be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Must be willing to work Weekends and on Public holidays

Please email your updated CV in Word format to:

Closing date: 19/09/2025

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/04/13

Company Overview
SKG Properties specialises in the development, leasing and management of commercial and industrial real estate. Joining us means seizing an opportunity to work in a dynamic, industry leading property company in South Africa, where ethic, customer service and teamwork are the foundation of our success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all the rules and regulations.
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.).
• Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics.
• Check if all the employees are acting in adherence with rules and regulations.
• Compile H&S File and supporting documentation for approval for new projects.
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures.
• Conduct site visits and monthly audits on the relevant projects.
• Enforce preventative measures.
• Identify process bottlenecks and offer timely solutions.
• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g., not using protective equipment).
• Prepare and present reports on accidents and violations and determine causes.
• Prepare educational seminars and webinars on a regular basis.
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle workers compensation claims.
• Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
• Support the development of OHS policies and programs.
• Work with HR to set up a new employee on-boarding process for safety.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Samtrac
• Minimum five years on site experience
• Registered with the SACPCMP as a Health and Safety Officer
• Incident Investigation
• Valid Drivers Licence

SKILLS:

• Proven experience as safety officer.
• In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g., OHS Act, SANS) and procedures.
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices.
• Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety.
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
• Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Diligent with great attention to detail. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics.

To submit your application kindly visit the SKG Properties career website or click on the link at:

Psychometric tests are required to be undertaken by shortlisted candidates.
Should you not have been contacted by 30 August 2025 please consider your application unsuccessful.

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