Health and Safety Officer
- Muizenberg, Cape Town
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conducting internal Health and Safety audits and risk assessments
- Writing reports on audit findings and risk, and providing recommendations
- Taking responsibility for Health and Safety Management System administration and management
- Ensuring timely and accurate completion of all monthly checklists and compliance reports
- Filing and record-keeping of all important Health and Safety documentation, reports, claims etc.
- Procuring all safety stock (replenishing of First Aid boxes, signage, fire extinguishers)
- Ensuring annual servicing of fire equipment and staff medical assessments
- Documenting all Safe Work procedures and conducting training
- Scheduling all external safety training and managing the Health and Safety training matrix
- Taking responsibility for incident reporting (completing of injury on duty forms, liaising with the department regarding claims and benefits, etc.)
- Conducting toolbox talks
- Taking responsibility for waste management (maintaining all records and ensuring correct disposal)
- Acting as the stand-in Health and Safety Chairperson when needed
- Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field
- Certification in Health and Safety (e.g., NEBOSH, SAMTRAC, Hazchem, ISO 45001, HIRA)
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in Manufacturing
- Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation and standards
- Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC), quality control, and regulatory compliance in the food industry will be advantageous
- Familiarity with sustainability practices
- Computer literate (MS Office, i-Comply, intermediate to advanced Excel skills, experience with H&S Management systems)
- Excellent problem-solving / root cause analysis skills
- Exceptional incident investigation skills
- Analytical and logical thinker
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to maintain high standards, good work ethic and integrity