✅ Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Legal Requirements

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and National Environmental Management Act (NEMA).
• Maintain mandatory safety and environmental documentation, registers, permits, and legal appointments.
• Assist with internal and external safety audits.
• Ensure contractor compliance with safety requirements.

Risk Management

• Conduct workplace inspections, safety walks, and environmental checks.
• Identify hazards and evaluate risks related to tasks, processes, and equipment.
• Develop and monitor risk assessments, SOPs, and environmental controls.
• Recommend and track corrective and preventive actions.

Safety Training & Awareness

• Conduct safety inductions for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Deliver toolbox talks, refresher training, and awareness sessions.
• Promote a positive safety and environmental culture across sites.

Incident Management

• Respond to injuries, near-misses, and environmental events (e.g., spills).
• Assist with investigations and root cause analysis.
• Compile incident reports and track corrective actions.
• Maintain incident and environmental statistics.

Contractor & Visitor Management

• Review and approve contractor safety files.
• Monitor contractor compliance and enforce corrective actions.
• Ensure visitor compliance with site safety and PPE requirements.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority when necessary.

Emergency Preparedness

• Support emergency procedure development and drills (fire, evacuation, chemical spill).
• Ensure emergency equipment is inspected and functional.
• Train emergency response teams (first aid, firefighting, evacuation marshals).

Monitoring & Reporting

• Maintain safety performance data and prepare monthly reports.
• Track leading and lagging indicators (incidents, near-misses, training completion).
• Communicate risks, trends, and improvement opportunities to management.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in safety meetings and committees.
• Encourage hazard and near-miss reporting.
• Support new safety initiatives and projects.
• Benchmark best practices and recommend improvements.

🎓 Candidate Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Safety-related certificate (SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, OHS Certificate, or equivalent).
• First Aid Level 1, 2, or 3.
• Firefighting certificate.
• Incident Investigation training (ICAM, SHEREP).
• 2–5 years’ experience in safety within manufacturing, construction, mining, logistics, or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of OHS and environmental legislation.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• High attention to detail and strong observational ability.
• Ability to identify hazards and implement solutions.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Assertive communication with authority to stop unsafe work.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections and audits.
• Develop and implement risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and update trend analysis.
• Liaise with the OHS Manager on safety matters.
• Perform administrative tasks and ad-hoc duties as required.
• Manage waste disposal and hazardous materials.
• Support the development and enforcement of OHS policies and programs.
• Provide training and advice on safety topics (e.g., noise, machinery use).
• Conduct risk assessments and enforce preventative measures.
• Review and update policies in line with legislation.
• Organize OHS training for staff and executives.
• Inspect premises and personnel for compliance (e.g., PPE usage).
• Oversee installations, maintenance, and disposal processes.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Record and investigate incidents, including worker’s compensation claims.
• Prepare reports and statistical data for management.
• Promote safety initiatives and standardize practices.
• Maintain compliance registers, documentation, and meeting records.
• Regularly inspect equipment and ensure safety standards are upheld.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Matric (essential); Safety Management Training Course (SAMTRAC); Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA – essential); Incident Investigation; First Aid Level 2 (Level 3 advantageous).
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years as a Safety Officer (essential).
• Certifications: Health and Safety Auditors Course (advantageous).
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of the OHS Act and regulations.
  • Understanding of hazardous materials and practices.
  • Experience in writing safety reports and policies.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office).
  • Excellent communication and team engagement skills.

Job Details

• Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Location: Rosslyn, Pretoria (must commute or relocate before starting).
• Application Questions:
  • Do you have 2+ years of Safety Officer experience?
  • Are you familiar with HIRA and its implementation?