Health and Safety Officer at Bidvest Tank Terminals

Job Advert Summary    

• Bidvest Tank Terminals is currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Officer to join the Richards Bay SHE Department.
• The main purpose of the job is to provide efficient & effective Health and Safety supports while ensuring that all relevant H&S activities are fully aligned to and compiled with the company standards, regional SOP’s and work functions and to all the relevant regulatory requirements. The incumbent will also be responsible to interpret and enforce all government rules and regulations pertaining to the inspection, supervision and repair of emergency equipment and activities for the business unit.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and multi-task
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Proficient on MS Office – Word, Excel, Power Point
• Knowledge of SHE and fire systems.
• Knowledge of SHEQ systems (ISO45001, ISO14001 & ISO9001)

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• SAMTRAC
• National Diploma in Safety Management
• A relevant process of Fire Prevention certification/qualification
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role preferably within the Chemical and Petro-chemical industry

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Conduct daily contractor audits and inspection.
• Ensure that Safety, Risk and PPE assessments are conducted as and when required.
• Inspect all firefighting and suppression equipment to ensure compliance
• Actively participate in PIMAD (Fire evacuation drills) activities.
• Develop strategies to mitigate fire risks.
• Compile and maintain safety and emergency equipment register.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and compile relevant reports.                                                                                                                                                              
• Participate in the selection, training and motivation of assigned fire team members
• Participate in incident investigation and report on the cause of all incidents
• Conduct daily site visits and ensure all non-conformances are corrected immediately.
• Ensure adherence to the OHSACT by all BTT employees and contractors.
• Conduct regular SHE awareness sessions to enhance employee engagement and build a proactive safety culture.
• Supervision of Safety Watchers.
• Guide Safety Representatives in carrying out their duties and issuing reports

Deadline:29th October,2026