Occupational Health and Safety Officer

**Job Purpose**
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.

Any non-compliance findings identified by any auditor shall have Corrective Actions developed and coordination activities undertaken to ensure the prompt closure of such findings.

**Decision Making Authority**
This position has the authority to:

- Execute all Key Performance Areas as stated on this form and in line with the Company approval framework and client policies and procedures.
- The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and is required to work autonomously with the objective of obtaining the highest compliance score possible for the site.
- There will be authority to stop any work that is non-compliance with legislation and/or policy

**Experience / Education**

Required:

- 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

Preferred
- 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
- Work Permits

**Skills Required**:

- Computer literacy - Relevant Business Systems (MyMCS, Claromentis, Chase)
- Computer literacy - Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word) and Google Workspace (Google Sheets, Google Forms and Google Drive)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Administration skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to take initiative

**Knowledge Required**
- Company policies and procedures.
- Intimate knowledge of OHS Act and Regulations
- General knowledge of National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act (as Amended)
- General knowledge of National Building Regulations (SANS 10400)
- General knowledge of Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act (as Amended)
- General knowledge of Applicable Local Government By-laws pertaining to Fire Safety
- General knowledge of SANS Standards in relation to Machinery, Lifts, Escalators and Fire Safety Systems
- General knowledge of Procurement Procedures

**Core Competencies**
- Communication;
- Drive and productivity;
- Customer and quality focus;
- Problem solving and decision making;
- Business acumen.

**Interface / Relationships With**:

- Internal: _Executives, National Health and Safety Manager, National Facilities Manager, General Manager, Facilities Manager, Services Manager, Financial Managers, Leasing Managers, Lease Controllers, Lease Administrators, Safety Representatives, Ladder Inspectors, Portable Electric Equipment Inspectors, First Aiders, Fall Protection Equipment Inspectors
- External: _Vendors, Tenants, Client, Government Entities (Department of Labour, Municipal Departments)