Safety Officer - Pongola at RCL Foods

Job Description    
RCL Foods is seeking for Safety Officer to join our team at the Pongola Site. The purpose of this position is to advise management and implement safety-related measures in line with the OHS Act, and other applicable legislation, as well as maintain MARSH integrated safety systems. The successful incumbent will report to the IMS Manager.

Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent qualifications in Occupational, Health, and Safety;
• A minimum of 3 years working experience on safety, health, and environmental issues in a heavy or medium engineering industry;
• Computer literacy (proficiency in Microsoft Office) is essential;
• Facilitation and coaching skills
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodology
• Knowledge of fire protection equipment and fire prevention techniques
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensure that Corporate SHE policies, standards, and procedures are implemented and adhered to;
• Act as an adviser in all incident investigations, make sure they are closed, and check the effectiveness of preventive measures taken;
• Update and keep a record of all legal appointments in accordance with the company policies, procedures, and standards;
• Administer Accident Prevention using the MARSH Integrated System in consultation with Management;
• Conduct SHE training needs, make recommendations, and arrange SHE training;
• Facilitate SHE induction for all employees and contractors and keep all relevant records on file;
• Make information available to the business to enable improvement in the understanding of Safety, Health and Environment, and Quality principles and procedures
• Observe and correct deviations and/ or communicate serious breaches of safety, housekeeping, and hygiene codes to the immediate superior.

Closing Date: 21st, March 2022