Fire and Safety Officer

The Strategic Fuel Fund Association (SFF), a subsidiary of the Central Energy Fund (CEF), manages crude oil storage facilities in the Western Cape, and environmental protection against oil pollution.

SFF currently seek to employ a FIRE AND SAFETY OFFICER at Saldanha, Western Cape.

**PURPOSE**

To manage and maintain all Fire/Safety and Environment issues arise within the terminal.

**Responsibilities**
- Review and update Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), procedures and standards
- Manage the Safety Awareness program and promote a health and safety culture e.g. toolbox talks
- Ensure safety inductions is provided to all personnel, contractors, and first-time visitors
- Manage and coordinate all medical examinations for personnel (medical surveillance program)
- Purchase and quality control/inspection of safety equipment and supplies
- Ensure control/inspections of medical supplies
- To complete risk assessments and workplace inspections
- Report all health and safety risks to Terminal Manager and ensure they are addressed effectively
- Act as a representative to management and employees regarding matters concerning the health and safety of employees and investigate complaints that arise.
- Ensure adherence to all Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies, procedures, work instructions and standards
- Provide updates on legislative materials related to Occupational Health and Safety and Fire prevention
- Assist with registering and maintaining of the standard (e.g. ISO 45001:2018)
- Ensure adherence to National Veld and Forest Fire Act, and other relevant legislations, standards, and procedures
- Ensure that non-compliance is addressed effectively
- Ensure all health, safety and fire equipment comply to company and legal requirements
- Report on all Fire/Safety activities, incidents, and investigations
- Manage and moderate the incident system (INX) and
- Delegate incidents and near misses to responsible supervisors and managers for investigation
- Follow-up on incident investigations and ensure the close out thereof
- Review and update company procedures, standards, and legal requirements
- Monitor work environment for fire related risks and hazards
- Manage the composition and practice of fire simulations in terminal and specified plants
- Ensure and keep abreast with fire prevention and management technology and methods
- Purchase and quality control/inspection of all fire equipment
- Report all incidents to fire department and Terminal Manager

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Post Grade 12
- Diploma in Health and Safety or Environmental management
- Firefighting Training
- First Aid Training
- SAMTRAC
- First Aid
- Computer skills
- Valid (EB) driver’s license
- 5 years’ experience in the Petro-chemical industry

**Attributes**
- Willing to assist with Fire and Safety related training.
- Willing to work in a team.
- Willing to work after hours on request.

The closing date for this position is: 3 May 2024

**Job Type**: Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Saldanha, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

**Experience**:

- PetroChemical Industry: 5 years (preferred)

Application Deadline: 2024/05/03