Occupational Health & Safety Practitioner at South African National Parks (SANParks)

Requirements

• National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety/Safety Management
• A degree or BTech in Occupational Health and Safety/Safety Management will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant working experience
• Registered with a professional body (Saiosh and or SACPCMP) will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy, particularly with regard to Microsoft, MS Word Excel, and Power Point is essential.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s Licence is an additional requirement
• Knowledge of the relevant legislations such as the Skills Development, Employment Equity, and Basic Conditions of Employment Acts
• Good Communication skills
• Interpersonal relations

Responsibilities

• To develop and implement incident reporting systems and procedures.
• To draw up implementation monitoring and control systems
• To coordinate periodic audits, workplace inspections and surveillance schedules in line with the Corporate OHS policy.
• To compile periodic statistical information and reports
• To evaluate all programmes and procedures periodically
• To conduct incident statistical analysis
• To coordinate Malaria Control spraying by government officials at affected parks or areas within SANParks
• Assessment and approval of contractor’s health and safety plan
• Attend project planning meetings.
• Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems.
• To provide advice to the line on a consultative basis
• To liaise with internal and external professional bodies and stakeholders
• To conduct inductions and inspections of contractors as required
• Monitor and manage overtime as per (BCEA and SANParks Condition of Service)