Health and Safety Administrator at G4S

Ensure that all G4S activities within the country are carried out in accordance with national health and safety legislative requirements and company standards.

Role Responsibility
Develop and implement H&S Strategy for the company:

• Identify opportunities and projects to develop a Health and Safety culture with the country
• Implementation of the G4S Africa Health and Safety strategy
• Provide input to the executive management team for the management and ongoing development of the country’s business continuity plan
• Develop H&S South Africa strategy

Develop, implement and review H&S policy and procedures for the company:

• Development, implementation and management of Health and Safety systems to achieve G4S Health and Safety KPIs
• Review policy and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable national health and safety legislation
• Identify noncompliance with all applicable national health and safety legislation and implement corrective actions
• Monitor compliance with the G4S Africa Health and Safety Policy
• Identify H&S risks and develop procedures to mitigate and manage them

Manage, Audit And Report H&S Compliance And Incidents

• Participate in the relevant Sub regional Health and Safety committee
• Conduct internal investigations into Health and Safety incidents, as necessary.
• Conduct Health and Safety Audits as prescribed by the G4S Health and Safety Policy
• Ensure that all necessary risk assessments within the country are conducted as per G4S Policy
• Compile and submit H&S reports through to relevant channels
• Review and follow up on H&S incidents to ensure corrective action has been taken

Manage And Review H&S Budget And Initiatives

• Prepare and manage the Health & Safety budget
• Responsible for the development and management of the country’s asset register (excluding computer equipment)
• Co-ordinate and manage environmental related initiatives
• Co-ordinate and manage community social responsibility projects
• Develop and deliver training programs in accordance with Sub regional and Regional initiatives

The Ideal Candidate

• National Diploma in Safety Management
• National qualification in Risk Management or related course
• Environmental studies Qualification (preferable)
• International Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
• Valid Driver’s License (Code 8)
• Computer Literacy
• At Least 5 years’ experience in a Health & Safety Officer position

Skills

• Managing Professionally
• Managing Conflict
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Delivering Objectives
• Computer literacy