Vacancies Available at SafetySA

Some responsibilities may include:

• Conduct simple and complex test independently.
• Verification of results independently and interpret data against known sources of information.
• Improve laboratory efficiency.
• Ensuring adherence to departmental TAT’s and early warnings to direct supervisor of any delay on TAT.
• Cleaning and disinfection of equipment.
• Responsible for upkeep of laboratory instrument and notification to management of calibration and service requests.
• Ensure that all analysis and related tasks are performance in accordance with OHS and Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures.
• Implementation of quality TAT corrective actions for area of responsibility.
• Maintaining acceptable proficiency scores for work conducted.
• Ensure correct stock levels are maintained effectively for testing.
• Managing consumable costs.
• Timely completion of all reporting requirements and responses to any team member as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the company within the Employee’s scope of work.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Biotechnology or BSC Degree in Microbiology.
• 1-2 years’ experience in microbiology laboratory.
• Preference will be given to employment equity candidates.

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Key responsibilities:

• Ensure all audits are planned within the required period to ensure monthly budgets are met.
• Ensure planning of activities is efficient in order to minimize cost i.e. flights and accommodation.
• Assist invoicing for the previous month is submitted to finance within the cut of deadlines set by finance in order to meet the forecasted budget.
• Strict adherence to the turnaround times on audit reports including the capturing of micro results and mailing them to the client is to be as per agreed SLA.
• Respond to client queries or complaints received on the project, both positive and negative and provide feedback to management and the client.
• Compiling of monthly scheduling on assigned region and submitted a month prior for approval.
• Ensure tracking of audits for all clients are done daily.
• Attend client meetings and ensure the actions required are taken timeously.
• Respond to any client mails on the day of the mail received as confirmation if further investigation is required and provide a deadline for the final feedback and ensure the deadlines are met.
• Conduct audits when the need arises to ensure the service delivery is met.
• Any changes to the schedule and planning related to your project is to be communicated to the person responsible for updating the schedule.
• Assist with day to day operational functions as requested by the service line manager.
• Ensure auditors on your projects have the required equipment to conduct the audits.
• To verify and approve claims
• Brand promotion by being courteous and professional at all times.
• To maintain a good standard of personal health, safety, hygiene and appearance.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Other administrative duties, as and when required.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Sciences field.
• 1-3 months working experience in a food safety inspection, certifications or testing enviroment.
• Strong working experience on Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Preference will be given to employment equity candidates.

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Requirements

Mandatory (MUST)

• Clear Criminal record to be submitted with application (MIE Check)
• Shall be registered with Statutory Body, SACPCMP, as Safety Officer
• Minimum 5 Years experience as SACPCMP as a Safety Officer in the construction industry
• Minimum of 5 Years experience as Safety Officer on ESKOM Sites
• A recognized safety certification (minimum: of 2 weeks training) (e.g. SAMTRAC / Modern SHEQ Management course)
• OH&S Act and Regulations (latest version of the Act and regulations);
• COID Act (latest version of the Act);
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Technique;
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Training;
• Health & Safety Auditing;
• Environmental Compliance Recognized Course;
• Emergency Preparedness Coordination Training;

Desirable (NICE TO HAVE)

• National Diploma in Safety Management or Environmental Health
• ISO 45001 Implementation and Auditing Courses
• Power Plant Construction & Commissioning experience
• ESKOM Plant Safety Regulations (PSR) experience
• Clear Criminal Record (This will be verified)
• Medically Fit
• Own Transport