SHEQ Officer at Construction Industry Development Board

• The Health and Safety (OHS) Officer is responsible for supporting the Facilities Management Director and the Safety and Security Manager in ensuring a safe, healthy, and legally compliant work environment by implementing, monitoring, and maintaining all health and safety systems and procedures in accordance with the South African Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and related legislation.

Job Description
KEY PREFORMANCE INDICATOR’S (KPI’s)

• Compliance Management ·Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act at all times as well as all applicable regulations ·Ensure that cidb is kept updated with changes in regulations and that policies/ SoP’s are updated accordingly ·Maintain all statutory registers and documents ·100% legal compliance ·No outstanding DoEL notices/ contraventions
• Inspections and Audits ·Conduct routine inspections and safety audits across all 09 (nine) offices ·Prepare reports and follow up on non-compliance findings ·Ensure timely rectification of identified hazards ·Quarterly reports by the 15th of the following quarter ·Monthly hazard report and progress on resolving
• Incident Investigation and Reporting ·Record all workplace incidents, accidents and near misses ·Investigate all incidents, identifying root causes and recommending corrective action/s ·Compile investigation reports and recommends corrective action ·Track and follow up on corrective actions to ensure they are implemented effectively ·Submit reports to Department of Employment and Labour as required ·Incident reporting within 24 hours, including near misses ·Detailed, accurate reports received within 24 hours ·Follow up reports submitted monthly
• Training and Awareness ·Co-ordinate OHS training sessions for committee members, employees including scheduling, communications, and documentation ·Maintain training records and ensure that employees are up to date with the required OHS training ·Develop of training materials and resources ·Conduct toolbox talks and safety work shops ·Ensure that all staff are trained and informed of emergency procedures ·Ensure at least 95% of employees are 100% trained (mandatory), e.g., new appointments ·Ensure that OHS committees are trained, mandatory.
• Communication and Support ·Serve as a point of contact for all OHS related queries ·Communicate OHS updates, initiatives, and training (OHS Programme) ·Organise OHS meetings, including agenda preparations, minutes, attendance, etc ·OHS information is timeously disseminated and available on cidb communication platforms ·OHS Programme is tracked and reported on monthly ·Surveys to track employee engagement
• Risk Assessments and Hazard Control ·Conduct regular health and safety risk assessments ·Identify hazards, evaluate risks, and implement control measures ·Maintain and update the risk register ·Monitor the effectiveness of risk control and recommend improvements ·Risk management plan drafted, implemented and reported on monthly/ quarterly/ annually ·Minimum of one RA/ quarter (national) ·Documents updated
• Recordkeeping and Reporting ·Maintain records of incidents, inspections, training and audits ·Compile and submit monthly OHS report to management ·Manage OHS meetings and ensure accurate record keeping ·All registers and safety files are up-to-date and audit ready
• Emergency Preparedness ·Develop, maintain and update emergency procedures and plans ·Schedule emergency training/ drills ·Ensure that emergency contact details are up-to-date and displayed ·Ensure that adequate emergency signage, equipment, and drills are in place ·Co-ordinate emergency response teams in liaison with the Safety and Security Manager as well as the Facility Manager (outsourced staff) ·Minimum two drills per annum with full participation and evaluation
• Policy, Framework, SoP’s · Ensure implementation, monitoring and updates of policy, framework and SoP’s ·Draft updated documents with inputs as and when required · Documents are kept updated in accordance with legislation, audit findings

Job Requirements
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in health and safety management, NQF Level 7 with 02 (two) years’ experience at supervisory level and 5 (five) years relevant experience in health and safety management.

Closing Date: 31 October 2025