OHS (Occupational, Health & Safety) Officer - Polokwane at Boxer Superstores

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma/3-year Degree in Safety/Occupational Health and Safety.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant OHS experience.
• Solid understanding of OHS regulations, including the OHS Act, SANS regulations, Water and Pollution Act, and Environmental Act.
• Strong relationship-building, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Excel.

Duties and Responsibilities    

Design and Implementation:

• Develop and implement new risk policies and procedures.

External Relationship Building:

• Liaise with external parties for OHS reports, including the Department of Labour, Fire Department, and Health Department.

Risk Identification and Evaluation:

• Identify and evaluate risks within the OHS Act, building regulations, insurance requirements, and SA national standards regulations.
• Stay updated on changes, new regulations, and acts.
• Conduct physical site inspections, complete checklists, and gather evidence.
• Investigate incidents on an ad hoc basis.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Maintain a comprehensive risk register.
• Update the risk register weekly based on findings, risks identified, and implementations.
• Identify contractors appointed by Boxer and ensure the acquisition of a letter of good standing before commencement of work.
• Report on risks, liaise with relevant internal and external departments.
• Document findings, make recommendations, obtain management responses, and conduct follow-ups on implementation.

Teamwork, Self-Management, and Alignment with Group Values:

• Provide hands-on training for new OHS appointments.
• Plan and manage own workflow, anticipating obstacles and juggling priorities.
• Share, debate, and communicate findings with the team.
• Flag and debate issues constructively.
• Promote a cooperative climate to achieve shared goals.
• Demonstrate mentoring and coaching skills, as well as conflict resolution abilities.