Job Title: Health and Safety Officer – Manufacturing – PTA
Company:Progressive International
Job description: MAIN PURPOSE
The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for all aspects of security, safety and fire control of the Company’s premises, buildings, factory plant and assets.The incumbent will drive continuous improvement in the Health and Safety department within the Newtown manufacturing facility. By ensuring operations legal compliance and implementation of audits.QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- National Diploma in Safety/Health Management
- Minimum 5years relevant experience
- SAMTRAC/NEBOSH IGC Certification
- HIRE & Legal Liability Certification
- Incident investigation experience
- ISO 45001/14001 Management System experience
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
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Maintain, implement, and revise company policies and operational proceduresEnsue that emergency response plans are aligned with business risks; employees are trained and that the plan is effectively implementedSchedule and participate in departmental evacuation drills, ensure that roll calls are conducted and prepare post-mortem drill reportsMaintain and schedule the servicing of the facility fire equipmentSchedule and perform regular internal audits to measure performanceSchedule ASIB inspections and close-out report findings where requiredMaintain weekly testing of the sprinkler system and schedule the servicing of equipmentParticipate and lead incident investigations and log IOD claims with the DOL/Compensation CommissionerPerform, participate, and lead the risk assessment process for all operationsPreparation, implementation, and revision of safe work procedures for all operationsPrepare and participate in weekly departmental TBT’s
Implement, maintain and update legal register and implement a legal tracker for the facilityWorking closely with the OHNP and assist in arranging personnel for Annual MedicalsSchedule and attend monthly H&S Committee meetings and ensure 50/50 representation between management and OHS RepsMaintain and update legal organogram and ensure that all legal appointments are current and up to date.Implement and maintain equipment and facility inspections and ensure registers are kept where required.Implement and maintain safe system of work for all operations.Schedule required Occupational Hygiene Surveys and review survey findings with management.Implement and maintain a near miss and hazard identification reporting system and report monthly on behaviours and actions.Arrange and conduct HSE induction for visitors, contractors, service providers, new employees and annual induction for employees.Order and issue PPE to employees where required and maintain an up to date PPE issue registerFacilitate training of personnel in the correct use of PPECompile monthly HSE report and presentationsMonitor and analyse HSE trends and date including the facility DIRFMaintain an up to date register for hazardous chemicals substances and facilitate the training of employees with relevant MSDSEnsure a up to date training matrix of all staff and schedule recertification for certificates expiringImplement and maintain regular housekeeping inspections for all departmentManage all contractors, cleaners and service provides and ensure 37.2 Mandatory Agreements are current and in place.Ensure that the facility and service providers LOG is current and up to date.Maintain an up to date waste register with waste manifests and safe disposal certificates and ensure minutes are keptMaintain and revise security site instructions in line with business risks and ensure all security personnel are trained.Maintain an Onsite Security file with required security personnel informationMaintain and manage all security registers (including personnel and vehicle stock movement)Report any fire hazard or risk observations to the Factory Manager
Expected salary: R18000 – 21000 per month
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job date: Tue, 04 Mar 2025 23:11:42 GMT
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