Occupational Health and Safety Officer - Pretoria at Agricultural Research Council

Key Performance Areas: 

• Liaise with different authorities, management, and employees to identify operational, organisational and environmental risks in order to eliminate any dangers or risks to the employer, employees and assets. 
• Promote Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) within the Campus. 
• Ensure regular service maintenance of fire extinguishers and fire hydrants. 
• Initiate, write and review standard operating procedures/policies. 
• Manage the day-to-day running of on-site Occupational Health Clinic. 
• Ensure establishment of OHS Committees and Training. 
• Co-ordinate the Campus’s emergency response/preparedness. 
• Compile and manage a sectional budget. 
• Liaise with OHS Compliance Auditors. 
• Assist management with Business Continuity Management (BCM). 
• Assist management in ensuring full compliance with OHS Act regulations. 

Requirements: 

• A 3 year’s National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management or Environmental Health. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field of OHS. 
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and Regulations.
• Completed courses with SAMTRAC and/ or NOSA. 
• Valid driver’s license.