Health and Safety Officer (N3 in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical required)

Queensburgh, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago
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Our client, a leading FMCG manufacturing company, is currently seeking a dedicated individual to join their team as a Health and Safety Officer. In this role, you will be responsible for managing health and safety processes across all six of their factories in KZN.Requirements:

Minimum N3 in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical.
Qualification in SHE (Health and Safety) management.
3 years of experience as a Safety Officer.
Strong technical background.
Proficient in Excel and reporting skills.
Own Transport

Purpose of Position:

Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, international standards, and customer expectations.
Provide weekly, monthly, and formal review reports.
Ensure compliance across all departments.

Main Responsibilities/Key Performance Areas:

Coordinate and participate in hazard analyses.
Communicate and train staff on risk awareness.
Manage contractor health and safety requirements.
Update all legal appointments as required.
Plan and deliver monthly SHE awareness talks.
Track evacuation drills and log all incidents requiring medical treatment.
Conduct H&S audits across departments.
Track new machine risk assessment turnaround times.
Arrange annual and return-to-work medicals for employees in high-risk areas.

Characteristics:

Strong communication skills.
Energetic and proactive.
Highly organized.
Knowledgeable and passionate about OSH Act and other SHE legislation.

Salary dependant on experience with benefits

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