Job Title: Safety Officer
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
About DBU Outsource:
DBU Outsource is an exciting and challenging organization committed to maintaining high standards of safety and environmental performance. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Safety Officer to join our team in Durban.
The Role:
As a Safety Officer, you will be instrumental in coordinating and monitoring the total safety and environmental function for the relevant business unit. Your primary objective will be to ensure compliance with all legislation regarding workplace activities and the use of plant, equipment, and substances. This role requires a strong focus on training, continuous knowledge sharing, and building a safety culture in collaboration with all stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
* Facilitate the implementation of standards according to the requirements of OHSAS guidelines and ISO standards.
* Ensure the organization is aware of and complies with all legislation in relation to the use of its plant, equipment, and substances, as well as in all workplace activities.
* Ensure records systems are maintained at corporate in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
* Ensure all company safety policies and instructions are adhered to and followed.
* Determine training requirements and implement safety procedures.
* Promote occupational health and safety within the organization and encourage safer healthier working practices.
* Update and maintain safety policies and procedures.
* Safety related administration and responsible for weekly safety patrols and reports.
* Identify hazards and assess risks.
* Incidents and accidents management and associated COID management.
* Internal / external SHE audit and compliance monitoring.
* Support with the company's ISO 14001 EMS, internal auditing, management review, diagnostic review.
* Contractor management.
* Assist with any ad hoc duties as directed by management.
Requirements:
* Matric
* SAMTRAC (Safety Management Training Course)
* HIRA (Hazard Identification Risk Assessment) training
* Sound knowledge of safety legislation, construction regulations and OHS Act 85 of 1993
* Proven experience in the Safety, Health and Environment sector
* Valid Driver's license
* Knowledge and understanding of ISO14001 and ISO18000
* Risk management and supervisory management techniques
* Computer literacy and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
To Apply:
Email your CV to: [email protected]
Job Type: Temp to perm
Work Location: In person
