School Safety Officer:School Management and Governance Support at Western Cape Education Department (WCED)

REQUIREMENTS :

• National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) and a Three-year relevant qualification in Health Safety, Education, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Safety or Ergonomics. Desirable: SAMTRAC training course and SACE Registration. 2 years relevant experience, preference will be given to experience within the education field. A valid Driver's licence (excluding code A/A1).

DUTIES :

• Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Policies, National and Provincial School Safety Framework, work procedures and relevant policies in schools. Ensure the establishment of a properly constituted and functional safety committee. Assist with the development of a safety policy to protect property and keep employees and learners safe. Assist with the creation of a comprehensive safety plan which will include a contingency plan. Define the role of each employee in maintaining workplace safety including RCL, SGB and SMT. Determine the type of training each employee needs. Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health and safety workplace legislation and communicate relevant changes.
• Conduct safety and security awareness campaigns and programmes. Provide a high level Safety Health Environmental consultancy and advisory service based on legal and other regulatory frameworks. Conduct regular inspections at Public Ordinary Schools and Public Special Schools to check that policies and procedures are being properly implemented. Monitor and report on the implementation of policies and procedures and drills conducted at Public Schools to DCES School Management and Governance Support. Conduct security audits, risk assessments and safety inspections at schools. Establish a full programme of documented health and safety inspections, audits and assessments in relation to learner and employee safety. Evaluate workplace safety risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced. Establish safe working practices that comply with legislation. Conduct safety inspections at schools relating to evacuation drills and emergency alarms, safety risk assessments and standard operating procedures, employee awareness of responsibilities, installation and maintenance of safety equipment, and record keeping of all safety related matters. Provide a list of safety findings and recommendations to the Principal. Procure safety infrastructure and services to limit risks in alignment with procurement policies. Assist the Safety Committee with the development of an action plan. Monitor and report on the implementation of action plans. Keep records of audits, assessments and safety inspection findings and provide relevant reports to DCES School Management and Governance Support. Support the effective management of the District Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Serve on the District Occupational Health and Safety Committee. Support the Corporate Services Component with the development and implementation of a Health and Safety Plan for the Education District. Mobilise and advocate safety and security at district level.
• Guide the development and implementation of disaster management preparedness plans. Report on the support given to the District Occupational Health and Safety Committee to the DCES School Management and Governance Support. Coordinate and facilitate Health and Safety Training for Public Ordinary and Public Special Schools. Establish a structured programme of Health and Safety Training within the Education District. Liaise with external health and safety consultants in the provision of training programmes and services. Coordinate the delivery of training including evacuation plans, fire prevention, fire protection and hazardous materials communication. Ensure full and accurate health and safety training records are maintained. Review training feedback from employees. Maintain a database of employees who have completed the required training. Report on the implementation of occupational health and safety training to DCES School Management and Governance Support. Coordinate and facilitate various attitudinal and behavioural programmes to support, modify or influence learner and educator behaviour to create safe learning environments and promote quality teaching and learning. Organise, manage and facilitate all school based crime control, crime prevention and developmental initiatives including youth clubs, anti truancy and back