Safety Officer_Construction at Seriti

The Role

• The Safety Officer will ensure the implementation and enforcement of safety policies, procedures, and regulations within an organization, promoting a safe and healthy work environment while minimising risks and preventing accidents or injuries.
• They are responsible for identifying potential hazards, conducting safety training, and facilitating compliance with health and safety standards to protect employees and the workplace.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor compliance of appointed contractors and give guidance where required.
• Monitor and maintain emergency response plans and procedures for various scenarios, such as fires, chemical spills, and security threats.
• Monitor and assist in environmental impact assessments and develop strategies to minimize the organisation's environmental footprint.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections on contractors to identify and address compliance issues.
• Identify potential hazards and risks in the workplace or operational processes.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and safety measures.
• Ensure that documentation is organized and easily accessible.
• Ensure project team compliance with corporate, legal, and regulatory HSSE requirements, including training and certification.
• Maintain project specific HSSE management systems, including training, incident reporting, inspections, and audits.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with appointed contractors.
• Support contracting and procurement processes, ensuring contractor compliance with regulatory, corporate, and functional systems and policies; develop bridging elements where necessary.
• Engage with stakeholders through meetings, presentations, and campaigns as needed.
• Oversee the reporting and investigation of accidents, incidents, near-misses, and security breaches.
• Analyze root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrences.

Education & Experience

• Tertiary qualification(s) in Environmental science / management and relevant Safety training in South Africa
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in Safety, Health & Environment field.
• An understanding and working knowledge of safety, health & environmental legislation, in particular the OHS Act, National Environmental Management Act and related Regulations
• Accreditation of the HSSE system under ISO 45001.
• A strong technical foundation with a solid understanding of the full spectrum of major civil and electrical projects
• Detailed knowledge of applicable standards, laws and regulations for windfarm construction and operations in South Africa
• Ability to manage project strategy implementation while ensuring quality control and attention to HSSE details
• Extensive experience in the areas of hazard identification techniques (HIRA, HAZOPS, HAZIDs, Pre-start-up readiness reviews, etc.) in addition to contractor assurance and reporting skills
• Working knowledge of incident investigation processes, underpinned by strong analytical / root cause analysis skills
• Mature business judgment regarding people, project, and process-related issues
• Exceptional leadership, personnel management (including conflict resolution), and coaching / mentoring skills
• Track record of delivery in complex, challenging and preferably in remote environments
• Desirable to have wind farm project delivery experience in a construction environment.
• Desirable to have sound knowledge on the lifting safe working procedures for lifting on wind farms.
• Desirable to have ability to motivate contractors towards compliance.
• Desirable to have competence for “Working at Heights”.
• Strong data analysis skills
• Innovative mindset and ability to adapt to change
• Self-starter who can thrive in autonomous settings

Character & Attributes

• Enthusiastic commitment to the renewable energy industry
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of ethical conduct, honesty, and integrity
• High attention to accuracy
• Cost conscious
• The capacity and willingness to perform hands-on tasks
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both individually and as a part of a small, skilled, and highly focused team, with a “can-do” attitude and willingness to take ownership of delivering on their goals and responsibilities
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and comfortable to make recommendations around resolving challenges
• Strong commercial acumen and an ability to think and act strategically to maximize opportunities for the business
• Flexible working style, able to work at a variety of different levels both inside and outside the organisation and with members of the team being in different locations
• Team player
• Comfortable, available and willing to travel and do business within Africa at times
• High attention to detail including adherence to company procedures
• Resourceful, well organised and effective at accomplishing objectives
• Ability to learn quickly and meet deadlines
• Ability to problem-solve

Employment Package Outline:

Salary:

• Market Related

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Risk Insurance Cover
• Medical Aid
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Retirement Contribution