Health and Safety Professional

1 month ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd Full time

Job Summary


We are seeking a highly skilled Health and Safety Professional to join our team at SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd. This is a permanent position responsible for driving company Health and Safety initiatives and programmes.



About the Role


The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including safety induction and training. They will promote and ensure adherence to the safety policy and procedures, keeping management up to date and informed about legislative requirements regarding health and safety requirements.



Key Responsibilities



  • Ensure compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards
  • Promote and ensure adherence to the safety policy and procedures
  • Keep management up to date and informed about legislative requirements regarding health and safety requirements
  • Create safety procedures and develop training programmes to enhance safe working conditions
  • Review and update emergency procedures as and when necessary
  • Conduct site inspections and audits as required identifying and minimizing the risk to company and employees
  • Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative actions
  • Conduct workplace Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
  • Design and implement responses to the above mentioned HIRA's
  • Inspect the place of work to determine whether any machinery, plant, equipment, substance, appliances or process is liable to cause bodily injury to any person working in the place of work
  • Investigate any accident, near-miss incident, dangerous occurrence or occupational disease that occurred in the place of work
  • Design and implement responses to limit or prevent a recurrence thereof
  • Compile and submit health and safety related reports to management and third parties as and when required
  • Ensure compliance with legislative, by-law and permit requirements
  • Keep management abreast of legislative changes and the implications for the company
  • Liaise with Department of Employment and Labour as and when required i.e. regarding Sec 24 incidents
  • Assist with maintaining ISO systems
  • Responsible for monitoring contractors and venders working on SA Metal Group sites, to ensure that Health & Safety practices are applied and upheld at all times


Qualifying Experience and Skills


The ideal candidate should possess a National Diploma in Safety and/or Environmental Management or similar qualification, along with a Certificate in safety management (SHEMTRAC, SAMTRAC, NEBOSH IGC, etc). They should have extensive knowledge of the OHS Act & Regulations and registration with SAIOSH and SACPCMP is advantageous.



Benefits and Remuneration


We offer a highly competitive package, including Provident fund, Life cover at 4x annual salary, Funeral cover, Medical aid – Hospital Plan with Discovery Health, and 15 x paid leave days per annum. Salary: R580,000 - R650,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.



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