Occupational Health and Safety Officer at Gauteng Gambling Board

Reference Number: Position 18
Purpose And Overall Responsibility: To ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health. Ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.Coordinate the development of health & safety policies, systems of work and procedures.
Qualifications Required and Experience:
Qualification: 

• Degree or National Diploma in Health and Safety or Safety Management or equivalent qualification (NQF6). 
• OHS Training Certificate would be an added advantage. 

 
Experience: 

• A minimum of 3 years experience in a Health and Safety environment. 
• Knowledge of relevant Legislations, construction regulations, standards, incident, investigations techniques, risk assessment methodologies. 
• Knowledge and application of related ISO 14 000, ISO 55 000 and OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001. 
• Strong knowledge of Emergency Evacuation Procedures. 

Key Performance Areas:

• Assist with implementing the GGB’s OHS plans and strategies.
• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act.
• Establish and coordinate OHS Committees.
• Ensure the development and adherence to OHS policy and procedures.
• Respond to employees’ safety concerns and institute investigations.
• Ensure that all systems are followed and to treat customers in a friendly and polite manner and do everything in their power to exceed customers’ expectations.
• Deal with customer feedback, whether positive or negative, in a courteous, efficient and timely manner.