Construction Health and Safety Officer (FTC)

JOB TITLE: Construction Health & Safety Officer (FTC) 

MANAGER: SHEQ Manager

LOCATION: Johannesburg

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tertiary qualification complying to SACPCMP for a CHSO ie:

• Programmes in Occupational Health and Safety/ Construction Health and Safety (NQF level 3-5) plus 4year’s construction experience, Or
• Learnership certificate in Construction Health and Safety Management (NQF Level 3) plus 3 year’s construction experience, or
• National Diploma in Safety Management plus 2 year’s construction experience, or
• B-Tech in safety Management plus 1 year construction experience, or
• B.com Operational Risk Management plus1 year construction experience

• Registered with the SACPCMP as a CSHO
• Valid driver’s License.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Above average verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical ability and attention to detail
• Understanding of various construction trade disciplines and/or construction fields
• Self-starter with ability to work effectively to deadlines.
• Ability to work within a diverse team.
• Ability to assess, adapt or improve and implement Health, Safety and Environmental policies or process.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum 3 years as a CHSO within the construction environment.
• Renewable energy background would be advantageous.
• An electrical trade discipline background will be advantageous.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and approve site specific HSE plans.
• Compile specific project specific health and safety plans per project.
• Assist directly with issuing a site- specific health and safety file per project.
• Confirm client and vendor 37.2 and Annexure 2 documents are submitted.
• Audit sub-contractor’s health and safety plans and issue communication to stakeholders.
• Attend regular site, technical and progress meeting and facilitate site health and safety meetings.
• Evaluate and/or identify specific hazards and risks for each project through regular coordinated site inspections.
• Prepare and test the offices, stores and projects emergency response plans.
• Carry out the investigation reports of HSE related incidents or accidents to all relevant stakeholders.
• Continually review and innovate or improve current health, safety and environmental processes and policies, as directed from time to time.
• Provide comprehensive Health and Safety statistical reports to the SHEQ Manager by the last working day of each month.
• Develop an ‘’ÄLL STAFF”’ monthly SHE communication strategy.
• Establish and continually participate in SHE Committee meetings.
• Review, issue and implement SHE Committee outcomes within the HSE processes and policies.