Risk and Compliance Officer - Talent Pool

Join our company where you will provide coordination and execution of activities pertaining to compliance in matters relating to health, safety, quality, environment and regulatory provisions through technical consultation, training, investigation, inspections and audits to ensure compliance with guidelines set forth through legislation, company policy as well as client requirements. The primary function for the role is to assist the team in meeting compliance responsibilities, to prevent and reduce accidents and to identify and eliminate any dangerous conditions. The role is expected to liaise with and obtain participation and compliance with company employees, the client, tenants, vendors, tenant's vendors, government authorities and auditors. The main focus will be in relation to compliance with the OHS Act, its associated Regulations along with compliance to the National Building Regulations (SANS 10400), National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act (as Amended), Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act (as Amended), Applicable Local Government By laws pertaining to Fire Safety, Various SANS Standards in relation to Machinery, Lifts, Escalators and Fire Safety Systems, Company Policy as well as Policies of the Client.

Inherent requirements for the position (non-negotiable)

• Grade 12
• Graduate qualification in Health and Safety Management or a related field (NQF 5-7)
• 2 Years post study experience as an H&S Officer or similar
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office Suite, particularly Advanced Excel, Intermediate Word, and Outlook.

• Previous experience in reviewing and approving Vendor Health and Safety Files.
• Internal Audits
• ISO 45001 (Health and Safety Management Systems)
• Retail industry experience
• Leasing operations
• HIRAs
• Baseline Risk Assessments
• Knowledge on Work Permits
• Induction and Internal Safety Training Execution

As an important member of our team, you will be required to work autonomously with the objective of obtaining the highest compliance score possible for the site. Key duties include:

• Provide guidance on the identification and reporting of applicable legal appointments
• Provide guidance on the establishment and chairing of a functioning H&S committee as appropriate
• Provide guidance on the establishment and maintenance of suitable emergency preparedness team
• Implement the established group procedures throughout your areas of responsibilities
• Conduct inspections and report on deviations to developed specific work instructions and safe work procedures as appropriate
• Participate and assist facilities management in developing site specific baseline and task based risk assessments
• Ensure the proper reporting, investigation and documentation of all SHEQ incidents; within the prescribed period, including unsafe acts/conditions, near miss, first aid, minor injuries, recordable, lost time, fatalities, environmental incidents and property damage.
• Determine and advise facilities managers of all legally required surveys and assessments including but not limited to hazardous chemical substances, illumination, noise, asbestos, air quality, emissions, effluent monitoring, ergonomics, etc.
• Report on the carrying out of appropriate inspections and testing at appropriate intervals including but not limited to fire equipment, alarms, lifts and passenger conveyors, lifting equipment, vehicles, electrical installations and emergency escape doors.
• Conduct tenant inspections
• Conduct Vendor H&S File Reviews

Provide guidance and assistance on specific controls such as permits for all activities classified as high risk through site specific risk assessments e.g.

• Work at heights
• Electrical work
• Confined space work
• Hot works
• Excavations

Conduct ad hoc inspections in order to verify compliance to mitigations contained in issued permits.

• Maintain a register of legal appointments and training
• Reporting on the status of training requirements in your areas of responsibility
• Liaise with HR and Training Vendors on the scheduling of H&S related training as and when required.
• Conduct awareness programs including the toolbox talks as and when required.
• Ensure the execution of H&S inductions for new personnel and then refreshers every two years for all personnel.

• Communicate audit scope to respective departments.
• Participate in external H&S related audits as communicated by Group and External Parties.
• Assist sites in managing the closure of identified non conformances.
• Assist in the maintenance of the site's Compliance Findings Register pertaining to H&S identified through audits.

JHI is committed to striving for diversity and equitable representation in our workforce. Preference may thus be given to suitably qualified candidates as identified in our employment equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.