Health & Safety Administrator at Shoprite Group of Companies

Identify any unsafe acts and conditions;

• This involves recognizing behaviours or situations that could potentially lead to accidents or injuries.

Reporting and recording any safety, health and environmental incidents;

• This includes documenting any safety, health, or environmental incidents that occur, such as accidents, near-misses, or spills.

Maintain H&S management systems;

• This involves ensuring that the organization's safety management systems are up-to-date and effective. This may include updating safety policies, procedures, and training materials.

Ongoing maintenance and updates of regulatory requirements/documentation of service providers;

• This involves staying informed about changes in safety regulations and ensuring that the organization complies with these regulations.

Facilitate and record H&S walkabouts;

• This involves conducting regular safety inspections of the workplace to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Coordinate annual medicals and/or H&S Inductions;

• This involves scheduling and organizing annual medical check-ups for employees and conducting safety inductions for new employees.

Perform administrative duties such as typing memos, taking meeting minutes, issuing of work permits, documenting NCR (non-conformities) raised and issuing of access cards;

• This includes a variety of administrative tasks, such as typing, taking notes, issuing permits, and managing access control.

Promote safe work practices and injury prevention activities;

• This involves educating employees about safety procedures and encouraging them to work safely

Co-ordinate and/or participate in compliance audits /or inspections with HSE Officer.

• This involves working with the HSE Officer to plan and conduct safety audits and inspections.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent, with a strong foundation in administrative practices.
• SAMTRAC/Diploma (would be an advantage)
• HIRA (hazard Identification and risk assessment)
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

Experience

A minimum of 1 year of administrative experience, preferably in a safety or compliance-focused environment