Safety Practitioner X2 – REF: SAFPRACTN-JW385EX/2023 at Johannesburg Water

PURPOSE

• To ensure compliance by Johannesburg Water and its appointed contractors in line with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) and its associated regulations and more specifically the Constructions Regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement, maintain and audit the ISO 45001 system. Lead the risk assessment process at allocated operational sites. Identify procedures and documents required by the system.
• Lead incident investigations at all allocated sites for all first aid, medical and disabling injuries, including section 24 incidents.
• Compile investigation reports with all necessary documents and submit report to Safety Specialist and Occupational Health Nurse.
• Develop baseline risk assessments for CAPEX and Operations projects and ensure that this document and the specification are issued to all bidding contractors.
• Induct all newly appointed contractors on JW OHS requirements and provide them with the requirements for submitting the safety file.
• Evaluate and recommend for approval / non-approval all safety files allocated to you and submit report to Safety Specialist.
• Conduct monthly audits on all allocated projects and submit report to Safety Specialist.
• Conduct weekly inspections at all allocated sites and submit report to Safety Specialist.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential qualifications and experience:

• National Diploma Safety Management or Environmental Health (NQF6)
• 4 years’ experience in OHS in construction management and systems implementation
• Registration with the SACPCMP as a Construction Health and Safety Manager
• Valid Driver’s License Code B