Safety Officer

Cape Refractory Industries a well-established company that has been operating in our industry for more than 30 years has an opening for a new Safety Officer to facilitate compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines.
The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with the health and safety legislation within the company. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented and ready to act in emergencies.
The goal is to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.

Position location: Site Office, Killarney Gardens, Cape Town

Requirements:

• Strong computer skills: MS word, Xcel & Outlook
• 5 years on site experience as a safety officer
• Must be willing to work under pressure
• Must be a team player with respect for their fellow employees.
• Must pass an annual medical and drug test
• Must pass police clearance and therefore have no criminal record of any sort
• Must be able to work on his/her own with little supervision
• Must be willing to work away from home for extended periods and outside of SA if so required
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of petrochemical refineries and the cement industry will count in your favour.
• Sound knowledge of HSE legislation and procedures
• Ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation
• Experience in compiling safety documents.
• Must be willing to work on a heavy industrial site
• Proficient in MS Office; Excel and Outlook
• Have the following training and certification
o Working at Heights – SAQA Unit Standards
o Fall Protection Planner – SAQA Unit Standards
o Basic Fall Arrest Technician – SAQA Unit Standards
o Risk Assessor (HIRA & RAMS)
o Incident/Accident Investigation – SAQA Unit Standards
o Legal Liability
o OHS Representative
o SHEQ Management
o Introduction to SAMTRAC
o Health and Safety Representative
o SACPCMP – Registered or proof of registration
o Proven experience as a safety officer
• Experience in the heavy industry will count in your Favor
Responsibilities:
• Support the development of OHS policies and programs
• Developing, implementing, and improving the health and safety programmes and procedures in the workplace
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
• Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation
• Site inspections to identify issues or non-conformity
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
• Record and investigate incidents
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management
• Knowledge of HSE legislation and procedures
• Compiling of safety files for various sites
• Conducting of toolbox talks
• Insure we pass all safety audits
Please note that if you have not received any reply in 5 working days, your application was unsuccessful.