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  • Posted: Dec 18, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • At Excellerate JHI, we offer comprehensive guidance and support to property owners and occupiers, covering every aspect of their property strategies. From development to buying, selling, leasing, valuing, and asset management, our dedicated professionals are there to provide expert advice every step of the way. With a collective experience of over 100 years...
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    Junior OHS Advisor - Contractor Management (6 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

    About the Role

    • The Junior OHS Advisor is responsible for reviewing, verifying, and maintaining contractor safety files to ensure compliance with legal requirements, company OHS standards, and project-specific safety protocols. The role supports the HSE and Procurement team in promoting a safe working environment and ensuring that all contractors meet mandatory safety requirements before commencing work.

    What you will bring

    • Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
    • Certificate in OHS (Samtrac / Nebosh) / Diploma in Safety Management
    • Working knowledge of OHS Act and related regulations.
    • Previous experience in safety file vetting (advantageous but not mandatory).
    • Computer literacy (MS Office, PDF editing tools).
    • Good communication and report-writing skills.

    Skills

    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Analytical and Evaluation skills.
    • Problem solving skills.
    • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
    • Good knowledge and application of the OHS Act No. 85 of 1993 and regulations.
    • Knowledge of construction regulations.
    • Knowledge of hazard identification and risk assessment principles

    What you will be doing

    This position has the authority to:

    • Decides whether contractor safety documentation meets minimum legal and company requirements.
    • Determines when a safety file is incomplete or non-compliant and identifies what corrective actions are needed.
    • Recommends whether a contractor should be granted conditional, full, or no approval based on safety file vetting.
    • Decides when to escalate non-compliance issues to the OHS Manager for final approval
    • Determines the validity of certificates, appointments, and training records.
    • Decides when documents need re-verification or renewal due to expiry or inconsistencies.

    Contractor Safety File Vetting

    • Review and assess contractor safety files for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., OHS Act), regulations, and company standards.
    • Check the validity of mandatory documents such as:
    • Appointments (e.g., 16.2, supervisors, first aiders)
    • Risk assessments (HIRA)
    • Method statements.
    • Fall protection plans (where applicable).
    • Training certificates & competency documents.
    • Identify gaps, non-conformances, or expired documents and communicate corrections required.

    Compliance Monitoring

    • Maintain a tracking system for contractor document submissions and expiry dates.
    • Assist in conducting internal audits to ensure compliance with company HSE procedures.
    • Support site inspections to verify that contractor practices align with the approved safety file.

    Reporting & Documentation

    • Prepare safety file vetting reports and submit them to the OHS Manager for approval.
    • Assist with generating weekly or monthly compliance summaries.

    Support to OHS Team

    • Assist in the onboarding and induction of contractors.
    • Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training sessions as required.
    • Provide day-to-day support to the OHS team with administrative tasks and safety initiatives.
       

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Excellerate JHI on excelleratejhicom.simplify.hr to apply

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