Occupational Health and Safety Officer (Pretoria) at South African Maritime Safety Authority

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Ensure that all statutory requirements in relation to OHS are adhered to
• Take steps, including issuing orders, where appropriate, to monitor compliance with the OHS Act and Regulations
• Provide technical advice with regards to OHS compliance and programs
• Coordinate and liaise with the relevant role players related to interviews, meetings, inquiries, etc
• Assists with the mitigation of risks
• Manage documentation related to OHS Management
• Ensure procedural compliance by employees and all who are on-site
• Conduct regular Health and Safety meetings with staff and Health and Safety reps
• Assist with the rehabilitation of workers after accidents or injuries and make sure they experience a satisfactory return to work
• Attend meetings if and when required on behalf of the SAMSA OHS department 
• Site (Regions) inspections and reporting
• Liaise with the Department of Labour and other stakeholders for advice, assistance and information pertaining to OHS and COIDA matters in the organisation
• Coordinating contractors to ensure the compliance of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Process Occupational injuries and diseases claims
• Advise employees on COIDA processes
• Assist with the investigation of accidents and unsafe working conditions
• Keeps records of information regarding the investigations conducted 
• Study possible causes and recommend remedial action
• Conducting safety inspections and risk assessment
• Ensure that all Safety and Health incidents are reported immediately
• Ensure that recommended improvements are implemented
• Reviewing the efficiency of measures which have been adopted regarding Health and Safety issues
• Ensure emergency response exercises and drills are conducted
• Ensure the highest level of preparedness in any emergency
• Maintain records of drills, providing recommendations for emergency response improvements
• Establish a channel for reporting OHS and related matters
• Plan and coordinate emergency procedures
• Inspect workplaces and workplace equipment to ensure they meet safety regulations and to identify hazards and risks
• Promote fair labour operations in all aspects of an organisation
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment and poor housekeeping)
• Ensure that the organization is ready for external safety auditors
• Accompany an inspector on any inspections
• Compiling monthly and quarterly safety reports
• Provide statistics regarding safety inspections, health and safety incidents 
• Provides and analyses statistics in respect of: (Monthly operations, SHERQ, Emergency situations)
• Drafts OHS minutes and distributes meeting notes, routine correspondence, preparation of administrative documentation as required by management (e.g., presentations and expense, statistical, and monthly reports, employee timesheets, asset registers)
• Develops and maintains a filing system for all SHERQ correspondence and employee documentation
• Handles and files confidential information

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS

• Higher Certificate in Safety Management/Logistics (NQF 5) 
• National Diploma in Safety Management/Logistics (NQF 6) would be an added advantage
• SAMTRA/NOSA certificate would be an added advantage

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• 5 to 7 years' experience as Occupational Health and Safety Officer or any relevant experience

COMPETENCIES 

• High levels of competence on the skills below is a requirement: 
• Knowledge of good safety practices
• health and safety awareness 
• OHS Act and COIDA
• Safety Audits 
• NOSA Safety Management System
• Knowledge of relevant laws and statutes