Health and Safety Manager - Clicks Head Office at Clicks Group

Introduction

• We are looking to recruit a permanent Health and Safety Manager. The role will be based at our Head Office and will report to the Risk Manager.

Job description

Role Purpose:

• To develop, plan, co-ordinate , implement and maintain a comprehensive Occupational Heal and Safety program for Clicks operations through consultation, presentation and expertise on all essential Health and Safety matters. 

Role Objectives:

• To develop, implement and maintain an effective program and ensure compliance to satisfy the requirements of OHASA
• To develop, implement and maintain Policies and procedures to ensure all employees comply with all legal safety requirements
• To identify Health and safety training needs, organise and co-ordinate these training courses with the T&D Manager in order to comply with legislation
• To ensure all Clicks stores have an appointed Health and Safety team consisting of a Health and Safety representative, Fire fighter and first aider in consultation with the HR Manager
• To develop, implement and maintain relevant checklists, surveys and audits conducted by Line Management and Health and Safety Manager to minimise risk to the Company and employees
• To investigate root causes of unsafe acts, conditions, hazards and incidents to identify corrective and preventative actions in order to correct and report to management.
• To maintain records and database of all employee training, checklists, surveys, audits and legislative requirements.
• To provide consultation, presentations and expertise on all essential Health and Safety matters including all OHASA changes.
• To prepare, recommend and administer budgets for areas of responsibility 

Competency Requirements

Essential

• Planning and organising
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Analysing
• Formulating strategies and concepts

Desirable

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Coping with pressures and setbacks
• Presenting and communicating information
• Writing and reporting
• Deciding and initiating action
• Relating and networking
• Learning and researching
• Adapting and responding to change

Minimum requirements

Education:

• Essential: Relevant 3 year Degree / Diploma in Health and Safety Management or equivalent

Experience:

• Essential: Minimum 5 years recent and relevant experience as a Health and Safety Manager
• Essential: Experience in maintenance of safety processes and procedures
• Desirable: Experience in a FMCG / Wholesale environment 
• Essential: 5 years in Retail environment

Job Knowledge:

• Microsoft packages.
• Advanced knowledge of statutory requirements / legislation as it relates to health and safety. 
• Advanced knowledge of injury management. 
• SHE management systems and reporting.
• Company budget process and procedures
• Project Management