Job Description

Key requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Safety, Health and Environment desired
• Registration with SACPCMP
• SAMATRAC or equivalent
• Computer literate
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety legislation in South Africa eg OHSACT and COID ACT and other relevant health and safety legislation and regulations
• Working knowledge with dangerous goods and flammable fluids
• Good communication, organizational and interpersonal relation skills are essential
• Leadership abilities
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite particularly Excel

• Assist in conducting internal audits, implementing practices, maintain and revise safety and environmental management processes and systems in accordance with the company's policies and standards as well as industry standards
• Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining GPHSA internal health and safety policies and procedures in alignment with latest national legislation, industry standards and corporate policies
• Assist in ensuring that the employer and its staff including contractors comply with health and safety legislation and safety policies are adopted and adhered to
• Assist in carrying out regular health and safety risk inspections at the various workplaces and sites
• Assist in ensuring that new installations and maintenance comply with health and safety regulations and standards
• Assist in identifying training needs and ensuring adequate training is provided to relevant staff
• Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining health & safety structures, systems and strategies within the company to ensure ongoing legal compliance and establishing occupational health and safety in all GPHSA work environments
• Assist in keeping records of inspection findings and produce reports with recommendation for improvements
• Assist in enforcing health and safety policies, rules and procedures
• Attending Health and Safety seminars where possible, practical and applicable
• Ensuring that staff, visitors and contractors are provided and wear required personal protective equipment at all times
• Complying with all reasonable instructions within the context of the job description

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