Safety and Risk Officer at eThekwini Municipality

SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER 

• Monitors compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, Municipal safety, Health and Environmental Standards, Policies and Procedures.
• Keeps abreast with amendments to Occupational Health and Safety Legislations and industry best practices.
• Conducts independent inquiries into the occurrence of reportable incidents and fatalities and acts as liaison for the Department of labour inquiries.
• Assists the Manager Safety and Risk in collating municipal wide accident/incident statistics.
• Plans and conducts internal safety and risk audits through consultation with respective Cluster Management.
• Plans and conducts workplace risk assessments through consultation with respective Cluster Management.
• Undertakes research into the introduction and application of new products, work methods,processes and equipment.
• Co-ordinates the administrative dimension associated with various tasks.
• Ensures Municipal staff receive appropriate training in Health and Safety. 

SENIOR SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER 

• Assess, mentor and monitor new Safety and Risk Officers developmental needs in terms of the Units Skills Development Strategy.
• Participate in Safety departmental planning.
• Consult with Line Management regarding Health and Safety audits and Risk Assessments conducted in all Clusters.
• Co-ordinate the Safety Department expenditure in conjunction with the Manager (Safety and Risk).
• Complete health and safety audits and risk management processes.
• Compile monthly reports on services rendered to eThekwini Municipality Clusters.
• Conduct external health and safety audits.

Essential Requirements

SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER 

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Safety Management.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Certificate (HIRA).
• Health and Safety Auditors course.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 3 Years relevant experience in Safety and Risk Management.
• Computer Literacy.

SENIOR SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER 

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Safety Management.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Certificate (HIRA).
• Health and Safety Auditors course.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 4 Years relevant experience in Safety and Risk Management.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER 

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Safety Management.
• 4 Years relevant experience in Safety and Risk Management

SENIOR SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER 

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Safety Management.
• 5 years relevant experience in Safety and Risk Management.