OHS Practitioner at SERR Synergy

Minimum requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in-progress.
• Knowledgeable on the South African health and safety legislation and other applicable legislation would be an advantage.
• Experience in OHS will be advantageous.
• SACPCMP registration of a Candidate Construction Health and Safety Officer (CHSO) or Full CHSO in-progress will receive preference.
• Be computer-literate on the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong administrative and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read and write in Afrikaans and English.
• Must have own reliable transport.

Your duties as an OHS Practitioner will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Advice relating to South African health and safety legislation and other relevant legislation;
• Explanation of minimum compliance requirements and consequences of non-compliance;
• Trainings on legislations, regulations and amendments;
• Drafting of safety files and specialised industry documents;
• Reviewing legal documents and policies for compliance with current health and safety legislation;
• Advice on disputes stemming from incidents at the workplace and non-conformance with legal requirements;
• Guidance on health and safety matters relating to the implementation of practical solutions for safety in the workplace;
• Conducting inspections and GAP assessments of the client’s implemented OHS system to determine compliance with legislation under supervision;
• GAP assessments conducted by the OHS Advisor under supervision of the Practitioner to include:
• Evaluate organisational processes for compliance with regards to relevant legislative requirements;
• Review and monitor GAP assessment reports and the implementation progress;
• Present GAP assessment report and concise recommendations to the Practitioners and Team Leads;
• Analysing potential risks within the company and its practices to avoid possible compliance issues;
• Enforcement of legislation and guidance on dealing with enforcement forums;
• Assistance and guidance with enquiries relating to incidents at the workplace and occupational diseases;
• Assist the COID team relating to IOD’s & DOD’s affecting the Practitioners clients;
• Assistance and guidance with Hazardous Biological Agents (COVID-19) and other applicable legislation;
• Visit clients under supervision of the Practitioners or Team Leads, though both observing the Practitioner and being observed by the Practitioner;
• Conduct implementation and inductions under the supervision of the Practitioners or Team Leads;
• Collaborate with team members to find and improve industry knowledge, skills;
• Working independently without supervision will be determined based on performance reviews; and
• And any other task necessary for the conduct of the employer’s business, as the employer may from time to time direct, and to assist clients with all health and safety related matters to ensure compliance with legislation and to avoid or limit risk;
• Market related salary, depending on experience and qualifications.