Occupational Health, Safety & Environment Officer at Teraco

MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Support the DCM in aligning the EPP with the HSE organogram and appointments. 
• Provide and advise DCM’s and staff on HSE compliance matters. 
• Ensure compliance with Teraco’s operational HSE specification pertaining to contractor management. 
• Implement Teraco’s HSE incident management procedure. 
• Advise the DCM on the management and control of the requirements of the waste management plan. 
• Inspect projects in relation to the HSE specification (segregated and non-segregated projects). Ensure all deviations are addressed timeously. 
• Support the employer in his/her duty to ensure a safe work environment to contractors, staff, visitors, and clients. 
• Represent Teraco in an advisory or nominated position as a member of the HSE committee meetings on matters regarding workplace health, safety, and environment. 
• Validate contractors HSE induction prior to commencing work on Teraco premises. 
• Participate in contractor risk management process i.e., risk assessment, review of method statement, and the communication thereof. 
• Verify the implementation and compliance of HSE work procedures and plans. 
• Compile monthly HSE reports and submit to Head of HSE operations for Environmental, Social, Governance and Environmental (ESG) and Board reporting.
• Conduct and validate that applicable HSE inspections are done as per the schedule. 
• Ensure all HSE signs and notices are prominently displayed on site.
• Enforce and maintain good housekeeping principles with Teraco staff and contractors.
• Inform Head of Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental operations of any HSE training needs of employees on premises.
• Ensure all health, safety and environment reps conduct a monthly HSE rep inspection of their work areas.
• Ensure that all teams conduct a weekly HSE toolbox talk.
• Participate in all HSE audits, conducted internally, either by third parties and/or clients. Action any External or Client initiated HSE audit findings within the timeline and to the required quality.
• Provide HSE support to Project Management during Construction Activities. 
• Work after hours and weekends as per Teraco operational requirements and Teraco policy. 
• Performing of daily task inspection and planned job observations.
• Ensure all planned and scheduled HSE drills are conducted and recorded.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12
• Accredited Btech Tertiary qualification in HSE.
• A relevant Health & Safety registration (SACPCMP or equivalent registration) will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HSE operations, maintenance and/or construction. 
• Computer literacy.
• Good communication and reporting skills. Both verbal and written.
• Be willing to travel – multiple projects in Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg. 
• Valid Driver’s License, code 08 minimum.