Safety Technician -Tugela at Sappi

As a Safety Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Review all risks mill-wide to determine high level risks and Implement relevant and appropriate plans eliminate/reduce/mitigate risks to the mill.
• Ensures the mill’s emergency preparedness and response plans via simulations/drills.
• Ensures that the mill’s emergency response team is adequately equipped with the skills, resources and training as required during an emergency.
• Ensures Mill REA in respect of Insurance Requirements
• Oversees Mill Security Department.
•  Maintains and ensures the sustainability of the OHSAS 18001 health and safety management system via an integrated SHEQ management system.
• Monitor health and safety performance and maintains records through effective document control system
• Ensures legal compliance to health and safety laws and regulations mill-wide.
• Implements proactive measures to curb injuries and other safety incidents mill-wide.
• Keep abreast of health and safety legal regulations and updates relevant section heads on applicable legislation
• Liaise with legal consultants to ensure mill legal status pertaining to health, safety and security requirements.
• Ensures a safe working environment with the development of safety and housekeeping strategies.
• Ensures that the Section complies in all respects with the relevant statutory requirements (OHS Act, Legal Appointment, etc).

What are we looking for?

• 3 Year degree/diploma – Environmental Health/Safety Management
• Certified as an Auditor
• At least 5 years relevant risk experience
• Computer literate (MS Office Package)
• SAP experience will be advantageous

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits