Safety Officer

Purpose of the Role:The primary purpose of the Safety Officer is to promote and maintain a safe, healthy and legally compliant working environment by identifying hazards, implementing and monitoring effective controls, and ensuring compliance with company HSE standards, legislation and procedures.The Safety Officer will play a key role in driving a positive HSE culture and will work closely with management, employees, contractors, customers and suppliers to identify risks, prevent incidents and continuously improve HSE performance.This is a hands-on, site-based position requiring a visible HSE presence and the confidence to intervene and stop unsafe work where necessaryContract and Performance Review:This position is offered on a six-month Fixed-Term Contract.The successful candidate's performance, conduct, HSE competence and overall suitability for the role will be reviewed during and at the end of the six-month contract period.Subject to satisfactory performance, business requirements and the availability of a suitable permanent position, permanent employment may be considered.Please note:Completion of the six-month Fixed-Term Contract does not guarantee permanent employmentKey ResponsibilitiesEstablish and maintain a positive HSE culture that promotes the wellbeing of employees, contractors, customers, suppliers and the environment.Monitor implementation of the Site/Depot HSE Management Plan and 5-Year HSE & ESG Strategies.Conduct daily HSE compliance monitoring and inspections.Identify hazards, assess risks and ensure effective controls are implemented and maintained.Ensure employees, contractors, customers and suppliers comply with applicable HSE requirements.Ensure the site/depot team is aware of and complies with all applicable legal and contractual HSE obligations.Facilitate and participate in HSE meetings, toolbox talks, inspections, audits and management reviews.Ensure statutory appointments of competent persons are correctly documented and maintained.Monitor compliance with company HSE procedures, Life-Saving Rules and critical controls.Coordinate HSE inductions and ensure new employees and contractors have completed all required training, medical assessments and competency requirements before commencing work.Monitor contractor compliance and maintain contractor HSE files.Compile and maintain safety files for projects & trucks.Facilitate internal HSE training and employee upskilling initiatives.Monitor visitors, contractors and suppliers entering and working on site.Coordinate and monitor the completion of required HSE registers and inspections.Drive the close-out of findings from internal and external HSE audits.Maintain and update HSE notice boards and safety communication material.Monitor and drive the implementation of the Safety Improvement Plan (SIP).
Promote employee participation in HSE awareness campaigns and initiatives, including I AM A SAFETY LEADER.Participate in incident, accident, high-potential incidents and near-miss investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out.Monitor leading and lagging HSE indicators and identify trends requiring intervention.Escalate significant HSE risks, non-compliance and deviations to management.Exercise the authority to intervene and stop unsafe work where there is an immediate risk to people, property or the environment.Minimum QualificationsGrade 12 or equivalentRecognised Health & Safety qualification: SAMTRAC or equivalentMinimum 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety environmentValid Code 8 / B driver's licenceOwn reliable transportMandatory: Currently residing in Bloemfontein or the immediate surrounding areaSouth African citizenNo criminal record, subject to applicable company requirementsMedically fit to perform the inherent requirements of the position, subject to the Company's occupational medical assessmentWillingness to travel when requiredExperience & SkillsMinimum 3 years' relevant HSE experienceExperience within a bituminous, chemical, manufacturing, construction, industrial or similar high-risk environment will be advantageousGood working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable South African HSE legislationPractical knowledge of risk assessments/HIRA, inspections, incident investigations and corrective-action managementUnderstanding of contractor HSE managementAbility to identify critical risks and verify that critical controls are effectively implementedAbility to analyse leading and lagging HSE indicators and identify trends and root causesStrong administrative and reporting skillsComputer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeAbility to communicate HSE requirements clearly and effectively to employees at all levelsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressureAbility to elevate HSE deviations beyond their level of authority or influenceStrong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skillsA practical, hands-on approach to HSE managementPersonal AttributesSelf-motivated and proactiveAssertive and confident when dealing with unsafe behaviour and non-complianceMaintains sober habits and demonstrates responsible, safety-conscious behaviour at all timesA strong communicator and team playerProfessional and organisedHonest and demonstrates high integrityDetail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilitiesAble to build effective relationships with employees, management, contractors, customers and other stakeholdersComfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environmentPassionate about preventing incidents and improving safety performance
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