Are you passionate about ensuring safety and compliance in the workplace? Join Advanced Infrastructure, a leader in IT infrastructure, as a Western Cape Safety Practitioner.
Role Description
This full-time, on-site role based in Cape Town focuses on maintaining and improving our safety, health, and environmental management systems while also providing support for the Eastern Cape branch of the company and its clients. The Western Cape Safety Practitioner will be responsible for compiling and auditing safety files, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Safety Management Systems: Implement and manage Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Systems to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Safety Files: Compile, review, and audit safety files to ensure all documentation is up to date and compliant with legal and company standards.
- Legislation Knowledge: Stay informed and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including the OHS Act and Construction Regulations.
- ISO Standards: Have a good understanding of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 standards to enhance safety and quality management.
- Risk Assessments: Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Incident Investigations: Lead incident investigations to determine root causes and implement preventative measures.
- Contractor Management: Oversee contractor safety and compliance, ensuring all third-party activities meet our safety standards.
- Auditing: Perform regular safety audits to ensure continuous compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Presentations: Develop and deliver safety presentations and training sessions to employees and contractors.
- Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance on safety-related matters, fostering a culture of safety within the organisation in both the Western and Eastern Cape.
- Administration: Manage safety documentation and records, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Pressure Management: Maintain performance under pressure, ensuring safety standards are consistently met.
- Communication: Exhibit well-developed written and oral communication skills in both Afrikaans and English.
Requirements:
Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a safety officer, with experience in the Telecommunication, IT, or Petrochemical industries being an advantage.
Qualifications:
- SAMTRAC/NEBOSH or equivalent qualification.
- HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment).
- Legal Liability.
- Incident Investigator.
- SACPCMP registration (advantage).
- Fall Protection Planner (advantage).
Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of safety, health, and environmental management systems.
- Familiarity with legislation applicable to the work environment.
- Good knowledge of ISO standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001).
- Risk assessment and incident investigation skills.
- Auditing and contractor management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong flair for administration.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Self-starter and disciplined.
- Leadership skills.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills in Afrikaans and English.
Additional Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license.
Click apply below or e-mail your CV and cover letter to: Sasha-Lee.Horn@abecai.co.za