Health & Safety Officer

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description


Stefanutti Stocks Inland- Geotechnical discipline is currently seeking a dynamic, deadline driven, self-starter for the position of Health & Safety Officer.The successful incumbent will be responsible for all site safety and environmental related matters and will act as facilitator and coordinator of the various activities. Strong client liaison skills are imperative.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential. This position requires five years experience in the capacity of Health & Safety Officer, three of which must have been in the construction / mining industry.Previous experience in maintaining ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems as well as previous exposure to, or experience in sound environmental practices on site will be an advantage.The successful incumbent must be locally based (Durban, Kwazulu-Natal).Excellent knowledge of both the OHS Act and MHS Act is required.Duties and responsibilities:

  • Risk Management: Co-ordination of and consulting of Risk Assessments and implementation of controls
  • Incident / Accident investigation.
  • Contractor Management and conducting monthly contractor audits. Conducting monthly self-audits.
  • Assessment and co-approval of contractor files and assisting where necessary.
  • Collation of monthly OHS statistics, environmental usages and statistics for reporting purposes.
  • Managing Legal Appointments, site establishment from a safety perspective and general OHS and Environmental daily activities i.e. toolbox talks, signing of documentation, inspections, ensuring SHE Committee meetings take place, ensure appointment of committee members, taking minutes of SHE Committee meetings, ordering of signage and other safety equipment, serving in an advisory capacity to site management and supervision, mentoring of SHE representatives.
Qualification and Requirements:
  • Matric, SAMTRAC / SACPCMP.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in construction/minig environment.
  • Legal Liability.
  • HIRA
  • Staff management and relevant labour legislation
  • SHEQ legislation and Implementation.
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety acts and regulations.
  • Risk assessment.
  • Incident, Accident, Risk Identification, and Investigation.
  • Performance tracking.
  • Good Understanding of ISO and OHSAS.
  • Mentoring.
  • Registered as Construction Health and Safety Officer with SACPCMP
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.

Stefanutti Stocks

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1323258
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
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