Job Description

• We are currently on a search for a Safety Officer to join the largest manufacturer and distributor of major appliances company in Southern Africa, to be based in Lady Smith.
• The purpose of the position will be to ensure compliance to all Occupational, Health & Safety requirements applicable to the company. To carry out duties in a manner that will minimize accidents, incidents reducing risk and damage to assets and property whilst increasing awareness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspections & Audits.
• Meeting attendance.
• Environmental, Safety and Energy awareness.
• Aspects and Impacts Files and Risk assessments.
• Data compilation/Reporting.
• Contractor Induction.
• Assessment of Contractor files in line with SHE specifications.
• MSDS and Chemical Management.
• Environmental, Safety & Energy KPIS.
• Incidents and Emergency Drills.
• Site Permits and Licenses.
• Copies of waybills illustrating correct waste disposal must be filed to present during audits.
• Environmental Monitoring.
• Safety and Environmental Induction and Training.
• Safety and environmental Meetings and Awareness

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

• Diploma in Safety Management
• Samtrac, AHSTRAC, HIRA
• First Aid Certified
• Advanced Fire Fighting
• ISO 14001, ISO 45001 (Implementation & Internal Audit)
• ISO 50001 will be an advantage.
• Waste Management Experience
• Legal Compliance
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience with working in a Unionized environment.