Overview

A leading food manufacturing company situated in the Western Cape is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Health and Safety Officer to join their team.

The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:

The main purpose of the Junior Health and Safety Officer is to provide support for the Risk and Safety Officer to ensure compliance, implementation, monitoring, maintenance and evaluation. Assist with the implementation of health and safety systems across all sites Inspection and spot checks of the onsite Fire Fighting / Detection equipment. Ensure that all Fire detection systems and fire extinguishers are serviced, maintained and in a state of readiness at all times. Provide support with the implementing health and safety management system for the company Performing risk identification, evaluation & development of safe work procedures, and guiding departments. Ensure that all accidents are properly recorded, reported & investigated, and provide guidance to departments. Provide feedback in Safety Meetings. Follow up with departments on SHE rep inspections and close out of health and safety-related items. Filing of relevant documentation Conduct audits and inspections on contractors in line with legal requirements. Provide informal Health & Safety training for employees Reporting to Risk and Safety Officer on deviations identified and required actions to be taken Ensure that Safety-, Health- & Environmental Reports are submitted to the risk and safety office for further actions Ensure that inspections referring to all departments are taking place, captured and filed correctly. Ensure deviations are closed out timeously Report health and safety deviations in the construction and installations Ensure contractor’s Safety files are up to date Ensure compliance with Health and Safety statutory requirements Responsible for a site induction program for all employees, contractors and visitors

Key requirements:

Relevant qualifications would be advantageous A minimum 3 years of general Health and Safety working experience essential Working experience within a suited FMCG environment recommended Skills, Knowledge and Attributes Computer literacy – on all MS Office Package Knowledge and understanding of the OHSA & Regulations, NFPA 36, SANS 10400 (Fire Extinguishers), and SANS 10139 ( Fire Detection) Good understanding of relevant legislation. Good communication skills, both written and verbal Eagerness and high level of interest in the subject matter. Ability to work towards and meet deadlines

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to manufacturing@hireresolve.za.com

You are welcome to contact either Rebecca or Nehelene at 021 180 0856 or 021 180 0855 respectively.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.
Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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