SafetyCloud Ergonomist, Midrand at SafetySA

Responsibilities:

Ergonomics Risk Assessments & Compliance

• Conduct comprehensive Ergonomic Risk Assessments (ERAs) in strict accordance with Regulation 6 of the Ergonomics Regulations across varied client environments (including mining, manufacturing, logistics, and office spaces).
• Utilize and interpret validated ergonomic assessment methodologies and tools including RULA, REBA, the NIOSH Lifting Equation, and anthropometric analysis.
• Evaluate workplace setups, tool designs, and vehicle configurations to ensure optimal physical alignment and human-machine interaction.
• Assess cognitive workload, fatigue risk factors, and information processing demands to minimize human error in high-stakes operational environments.

Risk Control & Intervention Design

• Formulate and recommend practical engineering, administrative, and design control measures based on the Hierarchy of Controls and Regulation 7 requirements.
• Collaborate with client engineering, operations, and management teams to integrate ergonomic principles into the procurement of machinery, tools, and office furniture.
• Conduct workplace optimizations focusing on organizational factors, including shift work impacts, work-rest schedules, and psychosocial risk interactions.

 Ergonomics Programme Development & Management

• Partner with clients to develop, implement, and maintain structured Ergonomics Management Programmes.
• Establish internal employee reporting systems for early identification of ergonomic discomfort or signs of musculoskeletal strain.
• Provide technical support and subject matter expertise during incident investigations where human factors or physical strain are suspected root causes.
• Assist in setting up and guiding client Ergonomics Committees to drive internal ownership of safety programs.

Training, Awareness & Capacity Building

• Develop and deliver tailored ergonomics awareness campaigns and task-specific training sessions for both client management teams and shop-floor employees.
• Translate complex biomechanical and cognitive human-factors data into clear, actionable safety practices for diverse workforces.
• Keep up to date with professional standards, representing SafetyCloud’s commitment to scientific integrity through ongoing alignment with the Ergonomics Society of South Africa (ESSA).

Monitoring & Reporting

• Design and track monitoring systems to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of implemented ergonomic control measures.
• Compile highly technical, professional consulting reports for client leadership, providing clear risk ratings, legislative gap analyses, and prioritized action plans.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Postgraduate qualification in Ergonomics or Human Factors.
• Formal ergonomics training aligned with:
• Physical ergonomics
• Cognitive ergonomics
• Organisational ergonomics
• Biomechanics 
• Anthropometry
• Ergonomics risk assessment methodologies
• Professional Registration. Be registered as:
• CPR (Certified Professional Ergonomist) or
• CEA (Certified Ergonomics Associate)
• Maintain good standing with the relevant professional body such as the Ergonomics Society of South Africa (or an IEA-aligned certification body)
• Demonstrate competence as contemplated under Regulation 1 of the Ergonomics Regulations regarding a “competent person.”
• Demonstrate familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety Act and it regulations. 

Experience: 

• Minimum 2–3 years ergonomics assessment experience under supervision of a senior ergonomist preferably in the following fields:
• Mining 
• Manufacturing 
• Warehousing 
• Construction 
• Transport and logistics
• Healthcare 
• Laboratories 
• Telecommunications 
• Energy/utilities 
• Office and administrative environment

Skills: 

The ergonomist shall assist employers in meeting obligations under the Ergonomics Regulations including:

• Ergonomic Risk Assessments in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Ergonomics Regulations
• Risk Control Measures: Recommend and assist with implementation of ergonomic control measures in accordance with the hierarchy of controls and Regulation 7.
• Ergonomics Programme Development

  Develop and implement ergonomics management programmes including:

• Risk management procedures
• Employee reporting systems
• Incident investigation support
• Ergonomics committees
• Training programmes
• Monitoring systems.
• Training and Awareness Provide ergonomics awareness and task-specific training to management and employees.

Knowledge and competencies:

• Physical Ergonomics such as: Manual handling assessments, Postural analysis, Repetitive movement analysis, Force analysis, Anthropometry, Seating assessments, Tool evaluation, Vehicle ergonomics.
• Cognitive Ergonomics such as: Human-machine interaction, Cognitive workload analysis, Fatigue risk factors, Attention and information processing demands.
• Organisational Ergonomics such as: Shift work assessment, Work-rest scheduling, Workload allocation, Psychosocial risk interaction, Workflow optimisation.  

Required Assessment Methodologies: 

The ergonomist should be competent in recognised assessment tools and methodologies including, where applicable:

• RULA
• REBA
• NIOSH Lifting Equation
• Anthropometric analysis
• Office ergonomics assessment tools
• Cognitive workload tools
• Fatigue assessment methods

 Other:

• High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:
• Integrity
• Courage
• Care
• Passion
• Innovation
• Accountability
• Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates