Health & Safety Practitioner

**Key Accountabilities/ Principal Responsibilities**

**Key Duties**
Communicate and coordinate Health and Safety info from Passenger Transport Interchanges and the GM and Operations Manager
Provide Passenger Transport information reports to the Client and the GM
Attend Client meetings and report on Passenger Transport information services
Communicate OHS values to contractors and staff t to build a solid and effective team that establishes a culture of zero harm to people, and zero impact on the environment
Ensure line Supervisors are familiar with their responsibilities as they relate to contractor safety
Communicate safety strategy and supporting initiatives
Participate in quarterly safety forums
Period review of contractor performance and implement improvement plans where necessary

**Implement and maintain company health and safety policies and procedures in alignment with amendments to legislation, industry and company policy**
Safety Plan
Company Policy
Administrative Requirements:
Legal Appointments
Establishing the Health & Safety Committee
Emergency Preparedness Programmes
Evacuation Procedures
OHS Monthly Report
Risk Assessments
Safe Work procedures
Toolbox Talks / Safety Awareness training / OHS Induction
Permits
Contractor appointments
Contractor Compliance and Safety
Staff Medicals
Letter of Good Standing with the Compensation for Injuries and Diseases Department
Provision of Registers
Occupational Health & Safety Act
Construction Regulations
Occupational Health & Safety File

Ensure employees and contractors comply with health and safety legislation and that safety policies and practices are adopted and adhered to
Conduct Emergency Evacuation drills twice a year.
Conduct Risk Assessments and develop safe work procedures
Establish customized risk assessments for the Functional Areas and align safe work procedures
Complete OHS monthly reports and Stats and submit to Divisional Manager and Corporate OHS manager
Monitor and review all site safety plans and implement corrective actions required
Report all deviations, Risks and Incidents to the Divisional Manager and Corporate OHS manager
Ensure all new installations and maintenance comply with health and safety regulations and standards
Ensure safety files for contractors compiled and updated
Ensure that all documentation to be available for inspections by Client, Agent of the Client, Safety Inspector and Employee(s)
Identify and develop mitigation plans for health and safety issues and risks
Ensure staff medicals on file
Conduct accident / incident reporting & investigation
Conduct OHS Inductions / Safety and Tool Box talks
Maintain records of inspection findings and produce reports with recommendations for improvements
Manage and ensure the safe storage and / or disposal of hazardous materials and equipment
Appoint health and safety representatives and establish health and safety committee
Appoint First Aiders and Fire Marshalls for the project
Ensure First Aiders and Fire Marshalls are trained and correctly deployed in the project
Provide training needs analysis for personnel and ensure adequate training is provided
Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all OH&S legislation and any developments which affect the business

**Key Skills and Experience**
Grade 12
Must have min 3 years OHS working experience preferably in the Build Environment
Must have previous OHS experience dealing with contractors
Registered with the relevant statutory bodies
Must have:
SAMTRAC or Equivalent
Risk Assessment Certificate
Incident Investigation Certification
Fall Protections Planner certificate
Knowledge of ISO 450001 Management system approval
Knowledge and experience of OHS administration processes

**People and Management Skill**
Leadership ability
Results orientated with sound feedback and follow -up skills
Accident and incident investigation skills
High level of both verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Be thorough with good attention to detail
Proactive approach and ability to take initiative
Good organizing skills
Customer orientation and ability to deal with different parties
Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team

**Key result areas**
Understand role of reporting to the business and client
Understand interworking with various teams to ensure client financial compliances
Understand that driving savings through procurement function is critical
Understanding that feedback and communication is critical to success

**Additional Responsibilities and Skills**
The employee acknowledges that all duties performed will reflect on the client and will thus act in a professional manner at all times. As Afroteq Advisory (Pty) Ltd is a service provider, all necessary steps need to be taken to ensure that the service has been delivered according to client requirements, and to pre-scribed service levels.