Health and safety Officer

About the position

Our client in the precast concrete manufacturing industry is looking to employ an experienced Health & Safety Manager at their organisation
Location: Benoni South (Based) will look after Donkerhoek site (Bronkhorstspruit Rd)
Requirements:

• Matric or equivalent
• Minimum SAIOSH qualification with AIA
• Experience in Ergonomics advantageous.
• Proficient in handling all aspects of H&S management.
• Strong communication skills for training and liaising with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage H&S matters at multiple locations.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and compliance requirements
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing H&S needs.
• Must be able to draft reports, do basic analysis and complete product quality audits.
• Good understanding of the OHS Act as applicable.
• This position is weekday based but may from time to time require after hours or weekend work.
• This position requires looking after other branch in Donkerhoek but being based in Benoni. 
• Good calculation skills pertaining to specifications of products.
• Computer literate
• Own transport essential

Responsibilities: 

• Manage all facets of Health & Safety (H&S) including risk assessments, inspections, and audits.
• Develop suitable materials for H&S training.
• Train and evaluate staff on all H&S requirements.
• Liaise with Department of Employment and Labour (DoEL) on legislated requirements.
• Reports to Executive Develop, recommend, and measure controls to improve the manufacturing process to ensure higher-quality goods.
• reviewing new specifications and procedures for products or processes, and training staff to use them.
• Ensuring legal obligations are followed and ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies to maintain retention of accreditations.
• approving or rejecting finished products and submitting daily reports thereon.
• Keeping accurate documentation and performing statistical analysis.
• attending meetings, submitting reports, and assisting external accreditation auditors and inspectors.

Training will be provided to familiarize the successful candidate with the specific products, processes, and quality control procedures.

Desired Skills:

• Health and Safety
• SHE
• Health and safety Coordinator