Prevention Programme Coordinator - Fixed Term (Park Town) at Rand Mutual - RMA

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

• As the Prevention Programme Coordinator, you will be reporting to the Head: Prevention Programme, you will assist with the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of the Prevention Programme. Your also responsible for coordinating aspects and tasks of the program that advocate for safe and healthy practices in response to several regulatory and strategic thrusts.  Your key activities will include engagements with stakeholders to attract interest in the Programme, as well assist with building a training competency for health and safety in the workplace.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Coordinate the activities of the Prevention Strategy (Occupational Health and Safety, including the Financial Wellness element)

• Provide input into the operational decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.
• Provide input into the Prevention Programme that contributes to enhanced employee productivity for employers and improved wellness for employees, including financial wellness.
• Responsible for coordinating the various pillars of programme to ensure implementation of the programme.
• Provide subject matter expertise to the Health & Safety Programs as required.
• Assist with developing and driving awareness of the Prevention Programme to various stakeholders
• Assist with developing training material and where necessary give training to stakeholders and at the employer level on OHS
• Review data, compile reports and participate in meetings for the successful coordination of the Prevention Programme

Occupational Health, Safety, Risk and Legislative Compliance

• Developing Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) and other controls
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure consistency of program standards and compliance relevant legislation i.e. OHS Act.

Customer and Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Ensure customer satisfaction pertaining to prevention needs.
• Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders (unions, industry bodies, specialists and partners) to ensure successful implementation and maintenance of the Prevention Programme.
• Support the internal stakeholders in identifying, assessing, and providing solutions and value add to business requirements based on the initiative.
• Develop a stakeholder management plan to manage all stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

OHS training competency (development of material and delivery)

• Identify applicable training required to achieve legal compliance and then to achieve best practice for the members
• Develop a training plan and matrix for OHS
• Develop learner material / guides / other aligned to the necessary standards
• Deliver training where applicable

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE?

• NQF Level 7: Honours Degree in Engineering, l/Environmental Health/ Environmental Science/Occupational Hygiene/ Occupational Health and Safety
• Minimum 6 - 7 years’ experience in a health and safety environment, human factors, or ergonomics
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge and expertise in the systems and regulations governing occupational health and safety
• A strong knowledge of, and experience with identification and management of organisational factors that impact health and safety in the workplace
• Demonstrated ability and experience in the development of initiatives that aim to influence the behaviour or actions of others.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in the development of policies, legislation training material and presentation thereof, and guidelines in relation to Prevention / Health and Safety Management
• Up-to-date working knowledge of the OHS Act and Regulations, COIDA and other related legislation
• Exceptional communication skills: Listening, verbal and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Diagnostic, analytic, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills
• Sound organisation and time management skills

Closing Date: 18 May 2023