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Position: Construction Health & Safety Officer
Industry: Construction
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract

Package and Remuneration:
Salary: R15 000 – R20 000 per month.
Area: Western Cape (Office Based in Stellenbosch)

Requirements:

  • Grade 12
  • SAMTRAC or NEBOSCH IGC
  • Registration with the SACPCMP (CHSO)
  • Computer literacy and demonstrated ability in MS Office
  • Valid driver’s license
  • 3 years’ experience in Health & Safety, consulting experience will be advantageous
  • Incident Investigator, Fall Protection Plan Developer & Risk Assessor competencies.
  • Excellent leadership and communication (both verbal and written) skills.
  • Understandable knowledge of the OHS Act, fall protection, scaffolding, firefighting, hazard identification and risk assessment.
  • Team Player
  • Willingness to travel
  • Be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Fast learner, willingness to learn, and self-starter.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Job Description: Health & Safety Officer

  • Provide support on overall compliance with OHS legal requirements (OHS Act & Regulations) and mitigate the contractors liability in terms of the ACT.
  • Implement and maintain a detailed Health & Safety Plan for contractors.
  • Conduct health & safety audits aligned with the Act and Health & Safety Specifications.
  • Prepare and deliver site specific health & safety files.
  • Drafting and implementing risk assessments and safe work procedures.
  • Drafting and implementing Health & Safety Policies.
  • Conducting incident investigations and providing reports to the client and Department of Labour.
  • Training the client’s employees through inductions, toolbox talks and advocacy proceedings.
  • Drafting and implementing emergency preparedness and response procedures

Benefits:

Company vehicle (work purposes only), laptop, cell phone allowance, iPad

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