Senior Occupational Health and Safety Officer - Midrand at MECS (Pty) Ltd

Requirements:

• (Diploma/Degree) in Safety Management
• Fluency in English
• 5 - 7 years practical experience in the development, implementation, maintenance, and auditing of OHS management systems.
• General knowledge of relevant South African OHS legislation, applicable SANS standards and associated OHS standards
• Knowledge of occupational hygiene practices, environmental management systems, railway safety management, risk management systems, fire safety, First Aid, and Facilitator/Moderator training.

Professional Registrations:

• SAIOSH or SACPCMP

Responsibilities:

• Formulate and review OHS policies, procedures
• Develop and implement programs to ensure compliance with all OHS procedures
• Undertake safety awareness campaigns and instill a sense of safety consciousness among employees and contractors at all levels
• Undertake proactive and reactive internal safety audits and coordinate all external safety audits
• Attend all SHE Committee Meetings and provide advice and guidance at these meetings to improve OHS at the company
• Initiate and/or coordinate emergency drills as per the plans discussed and approved at EMS meetings
• Liaise with applicable authorities and other organisations on safety and industrial/occupational health matters of common concern
• Develop strategies and plans to meet SHEQ objectives and continually improve SHEQ performance against set targets