Health and Safety Officer - Ngodwana at Sappi

Key Responsibilities:

• Coach line managers on health and safety legal requirements and certification standards.
• Monitor and report on health and safety compliance; provide actionable recommendations.
• Facilitate qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.
• Oversee the Management of Change (MOC) process and monitor Project Job Orders (PJO).
• Provide training in incident management and root cause analysis.
• Coordinate health and safety awareness campaigns and conduct induction training.
• Perform inspections, audits, and follow up on findings.
• Offer expert advice to ensure compliance with legal standards.

Essential Qualifications:

• National Diploma in Safety Management or an equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification.
• Certificates in HIRA, RCAT, and SHEQ Auditing.
• Membership with SAIOSH.

Minimum Experience:

• 2 to 3 years of health and safety experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
• Experience in facilitating Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) and action planning.
• Advanced understanding of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment.
• Expertise in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with Isometrix SHEQ Management System.
• Strong knowledge of the OHS Act 85 of 1993 and its regulations.
• Experience in Planned Task/Job Observations and Visible Felt Leadership.
• Registration with SACPCMP as CHSO is advantageous.