Health & Safety Officer at SKG Properties

COMPANY OVERVIEW

• SKG Properties specialises in the development, leasing and management of commercial and industrial real estate. Joining us means seizing an opportunity to work in a dynamic, industry leading property company in South Africa, where ethic, customer service and teamwork are the foundation of our success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all the rules and regulations.
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.).
• Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics.
• Check if all the employees are acting in adherence with rules and regulations.
• Compile H&S File and supporting documentation for approval for new projects.
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures.
• Conduct site visits and monthly audits on the relevant projects.
• Enforce preventative measures.
• Identify process bottlenecks and offer timely solutions.
• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g., not using protective equipment).
• Prepare and present reports on accidents and violations and determine causes.
• Prepare educational seminars and webinars on a regular basis.
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle workers compensation claims.
• Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
• Support the development of OHS policies and programs.
• Work with HR to set up a new employee on-boarding process for safety.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Samtrac
• Minimum five years on site experience
• Registered with the SACPCMP as a Health and Safety Officer
• Incident Investigation
• Valid Drivers Licence

SKILLS:

• Proven experience as safety officer.
• In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g., OHS Act, SANS) and procedures.
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices.
• Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety.
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
• Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Diligent with great attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics.