Occupational Health, Safety

The Cape Town OHS&E Officer will report operationally to the Head of OHS&E Operations and functionally to the Cape Town Data Center Manager.

OBJECTIVES
- MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
- Support the DCM in aligning the EPP with the HSE organogram and appointments.
- Provide and advise DCM’s and staff on OHS&E compliance matters.
- Ensure compliance with Teraco’s operational HSE specification pertaining to contractor management.
- Implement Teraco’s HSE incident management procedure.
- Advise the DCM on the management and control of the requirements of the waste management plan.
- Inspect projects in relation to the HSE specification (segregated and non-segregated projects). Ensure all deviations are addressed timeously.
- Support the employer in his/her duty to ensure a safe work environment to contractors, staff, visitors, and clients.
- Represent Teraco in an advisory or nominated position as a member of the OHS&E committee meetings on matters regarding workplace health, safety, and environment.
- Validate contractors HSE induction prior to commencing work on Teraco premises.
- Participate in contractor risk management process i.e., risk assessment, review of method statement, and the communication thereof.
- Verify the implementation and compliance of OHS&E work procedures and plans.
- Compile monthly OHS&E reports and submit to Head of OHS&E operations for Environmental, Social, Governance and Environmental (ESG) and Board reporting.
- Validate that applicable HSE inspections are done as per the schedule.
- Ensure all OHS&E signs and notices are prominently displayed on site.
- Enforce and maintain good housekeeping principles with Teraco staff and contractors.
- Inform Head of Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental operations of any OHS&E training needs of employees on premises.
- Ensure all health, safety and environment reps conduct a monthly OHS&E rep inspection of their work areas.
- Ensure that all teams conduct a weekly OHS&E toolbox talk.
- Participate in all OHS&E audits, conducted internally, either by third parties and/or clients. Action any External or Client initiated OHS&E audit findings within the timeline and to the required quality.
- Provide OHS&E support to Project Management during Construction Activities.
- Work after hours and weekends as per Teraco operational requirements and Teraco policy.
- Performing of daily task inspection and planned job observations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Listens to others and accepts input from team members.
- Clearly articulates ideas and thoughts.
- Proactive problem solver.
- Proposes solutions to problems and considers timeliness, effectiveness, and practicality in addressing requirements.
- Generates innovative solutions by approaching problems with curiosity and open mindedness, using existing information to its fullest potential.
- A honed alertness and vigilance to potential breaches in compliance. This means actively enforcing a mandatory reporting policy and seeking out any weakness in company dealings.
- Ability to work independently & a positive team player.
- Self-motivated and displays leadership skills.
- Demonstrates flexibility in day-to-day work.
- Establishes harmonious working relationships with team members.
- Appreciates each team member's contributions and values each individual member.
- Sets high standards of performance for oneself.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good prioritisation and organisation skills.
- Conducts self professionally, exhibits high levels of tolerance and patience.
- Responsible for continued learning and self-development. Intelligent and willing to keep learning.
- Complies with policies and procedures.
- Ethical and principled.
- Fair and modest: Willing to scrutinize all the facts without making a snap judgement and interview any relevant employees for their perspective.
- Diligent: Even when it becomes a hassle, a OHS&E Officer must be willing to see an issue through to resolution.
- A strong constitution and extra conviction: Solid backbone and the strength to stand by difficult decisions and be more influenced by right versus wrong than by relationships. Willing to take the lead in setting the tone for corporate integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12
- Accredited Btech Tertiary qualification in OHS&E.
- A relevant Health & Safety registration (SACPCMP or equivalent registration) will be advantageous.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in OHS&E operations, maintenance and/or construction.
- Computer literacy.
- Good communication and reporting skills. Both verbal and written.
- Be willing to travel - multiple projects in Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg.
- Valid Driver’s License, code 08 minimum.