Safety, Health and Environment Officer

The successful incumbent will report directly to the General Manager.

Job Description

• Provide support and guidance to managers on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) matters within the organisation
  

• Investigate incidents using root cause analysis tools and compile detailed reports
  

• Implement, monitor and enforce compliance with OHS legislation
  

• Conduct OHS audits
  

• Review and update safety management systems and associated training programmes
  

• Monitor and report on incidents and accidents
  

• Provide first responder assistance during medical emergencies (during and after hours)
  

• Compile and present weekly, monthly and quarterly reports
  

• Participate in workplace committees and forums
  

• Assist and participate in firefighting operations
  

• Manage site emergency preparedness
  

• Handle Injury on Duty (IOD) mitigation and management
  

• Oversee contractor management processes
  

• Ensure site environmental management and compliance
  

• Maintain risk registers
  

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements

Education / Skills

• SAMTRAC qualification or equivalent
  

• Occupational Health and Safety Act training certificate
  

• Firefighting and emergency procedures training
  

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act within a forestry -related industry
  

• First aid / medical response training
  

• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  

• Strong administrative skills
  

• Valid driver’s licence
  

Person Requirements

• Well -organised and detail -oriented, with the ability to work under pressure
  

• Comfortable liaising across all organisational levels
  

• Ability to meet deadlines consistently
  

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in business English
  

• Ability to communicate in isiXhosa will be advantageous
  

• Good report -writing capability
  

• Sound problem -solving skills
  

• Thorough knowledge of health and safety systems and legal requirements, with proven implementation ability