Junior Safety Officer – Durban

A Health and Safety Company working predominately in the Construction Industry is looking for a Junior Health and Safety Officer to be based in Durban.

Requirements for the position:

• Matric/Grade 12.
• Minimum two years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Candidate CHSO Construction Health and Safety Officer – (SACPCMP) registration at a minimum. CHSO (Construction Health and Safety Officer) also accepted.
• Understanding of applicable legislation.
• IT literate (Excell/Word/PDF).
• Must be able to work to a deadline.
• Must be able to works nights (where applicable).

Main Responsibilities (but not limited to these only):

• Keep up to date and ensure compliance with applicable legal & other requirements,
• Investigate health & safety incidents and accidents, determine root cause, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Conducting safety inspections and develop risk assessments for new activities and machinery.
• Report on health & safety related activities to Safety Consultants management.
• Compile statistics.
• Supervise clients’ Health and Safety Representative.
• Conduct and lead health and safety meetings.
• Identify hazards and determine ways to reduce or eliminate risks in the workplace.
• investigate health-related complaints and cases of ill health,
• Listen and investigate health and safety related issues from employees and address them with management.
• Identify hazardous waste, correct safe use, and the correct disposal thereof.
• Promote safety initiatives.
• Inspect equipment regularly for safe use.
• Obey any reasonable and lawful instruction from line management.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Observation skills (attention to detail)
• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with people at all levels.

Other Requirements

• Must have own reliable and fully insured vehicle.
• Clean criminal record
• Reliable Wi-Fi and laptop

Salary

• R15 000 – R20 000 (Cost to company) depending on experience plus ±R4 - 5000 travelling allowance

Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.