TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER

Woodlands Dairy (Pty) (Ltd)

Job Description

HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER

We are seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Officerto join our Health & Safety Department. Reporting to the Safety Supervisor, this role is critical in ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing risk, driving safety performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the company.

Key Performance Areas
  • Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
  • Maintain the company's LTIFR (Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate) below target.
  • Manage fire team evacuation drills and emergency preparedness.
  • Conduct routine audits and inspections to measure departmental compliance.
  • Deliver accurate and timely administrative work (reports, filing, legal registers, updates).
  • Maintain safety signage, conduct risk assessments, and deliver toolbox talks.
  • Continuously evaluate risks and assess safety equipment effectiveness.
  • Record, report, and investigate incidents; document corrective actions.
  • Health and Safety training requirements.
Knowledge & Skills
  • SAMTRAC / Risk Management or equivalent qualification/Diploma in Health & Safety Management or EnvironmentalHealth
  • Matric certificate
  • 2-3 years' experience as a Health & Safety Officer
  • Emergency preparedness, response training.
  • Computer literacy in Safety Management Systems (e.g.: Shopware, SHEQX)
  • Strong report writing skills

About This Role

Career insights for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors positions

Salary Benchmark
R47,197/month
R34,239 to R57,600/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Active Listening Critical Thinking Writing Complex Problem Solving
Common Technologies
ANSYS Fluent TapRooT MATLAB R2023b Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Fire safety inspection and testing software Material safety data sheet MSDS software Safety integrity level SIL software Eclipse IDE 2023-09

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