Safety Coordinator: Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Qualification and experience required:

• National Diploma in Safety Management.
• A valid Code B driver’s licence.
• Computer literacy in MS Office applications.
• One to two years’ relevant work experience.

Key attributes and competencies:

• Report-writing and communication skills.
• Analytical, planning and coordination skills.
• Supervisory, organising, implementing, planning and monitoring skills.
• In-depth application of the procedures, policies and laws applicable to the functionality.
• Physically fit and able-bodied.

As part of the selection process, the recommended candidates will be required to work on Saturdays and Sundays. 

The physical attributes associated with this post necessitate that the incumbent is physically fit and able-bodied to perform the relevant functions, and as such, shortlisted candidates will be required to submit themselves to the Municipal Medical Doctor to be medically examined as part of the selection process.

Job purpose:

• Coordinating tasks/activities pertaining to implementation, monitoring and reporting sequences of outcomes associated with safety management through the coordination of operations associated with the enforcement of policies, procedures and practices dictating health and safety in the Municipality, and execution of investigations of accidents/investigations.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
• Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.