Health and Safety Officer

FORMAL EDUCATION:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (Compulsory)

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION:

• SACPCMP Safety Officer registration (preferred / advantageous)

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 + years experience in an OHS/Safety Officer role
• Experience in multi-site, warehouse, logistics, or client environments advantageous
• Experience supporting audits and compliance programmes

• Valid drivers licence (essential)
• Own reliable transport (essential)
• Willingness to travel between sites

Technical Competencies:

• OHS Act and applicable legislative frameworks
• Risk assessment methodologies (HIRA)
• Incident investigation and reporting
• Audit and compliance management
• Safety file and document control

Behavioural Competencies:

• Strong stakeholder engagement and influence
• Attention to detail and audit discipline
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Planning, prioritisation, and time management
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites

Systems and Tools:

• Microsoft office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Microsoft Teams
• Document management systems
• Safety management systems

• Ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and applicable regulations
• Monitor adherence to internal safety standards, policies, and client requirements
• Support alignment to best practice frameworks (e.g. ISO 45001 principles where applicable)
• Promote a proactive, accountable safety culture across all business units

• Maintain fully compliant, audit-ready safety files across all sites
• Ensure effective document version control and accessibility
• Manage core documentation including, Risk Assessments (HIRA), Method Statements (RAMS), Incident Reports, Training Records and Safety Procedures

• Conduct and review risk assessments for operations and projects
• Ensure implementation and monitoring of control measures
• Engage stakeholders to ensure risk ownership and accountability
• Identify high-risk areas and escalate where required

• Plan and execute bi-annual and ad hoc safety audits across all sites
• Prepare sites for, Internal audits, External audits, and Client compliance reviews
• Identify non-conformances and implement Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)
• Track and report on closure of audit findings

• Conduct regular inspections to identify hazards and unsafe conditions
• Drive corrective and preventative actions
• Ensure compliance with operational safety standards, including PPE usage

• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Implement corrective and preventative measures
• Maintain incident records and reporting accuracy
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the Safety Management System

• Support safety compliance across client environments and project sites
• Prepare and maintain project-specific safety files
• Ensure compliance with client-specific safety requirements
• Participate in project risk assessments and site review

• Engage with Regional Managers, Site Managers, and Project Teams
• Provide expert OHS input in meetings and operational forums
• Participate in SHE Committee meetings where required

• Maintain accurate records of Site visits, Inspections, and Safety activities
• Prepare and submit safety performance reports
• Ensure timely time bookings and reporting compliance (Teams system)