She Officer

**PURPOSE OF ROLE**

The Safety Officer plays a critical role in supporting Lesedi Nuclear Services' mission to nurture a culture of safety and quality, where safety is a non-negotiable core value. The position is responsible for ensuring that all regulatory Health & Safety compliance requirements relevant to assigned projects are met, developing, implementing, and improving health and safety files, programs, and procedures. The role involves identifying HSE-related training needs and ensuring all site activities are conducted in a safe and compliant manner in accordance with the OHS Act and Regulations. The Safety Officer serves as a key interface with internal departments and external stakeholders including Eskom, Renewables, and Government departments.

**KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS**

**Regulatory Compliance and Documentation**
- Ensure full compliance with OH&S Act and client requirements across all project activities
- Accurately and continuously administer safety-related documentation
- Maintain all safety, health, and environmental records up to date and in proper order
- Ensure all documents are correctly filed and easily retrievable for audits and inspections
- Generate and maintain impacts and aspects registers for site activities

**Safety Monitoring and Reporting**
- Monitor project activities for compliance with approved safety plans
- Issue comprehensive reports indicating status of activities and project compliance
- Generate weekly safety reports for both outage and non-outage periods
- Document audits and site visits, highlighting areas of concern and improvement
- Report on subcontractor activities and levels of compliance
- Produce detailed audit reports and deviation reports with impact evaluations

**Incident Management and Control Systems**
- Ensure proper administration of incident reporting and investigation systems
- Issue and control the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) system
- Monitor corrective and preventative actions to ensure proper close-out
- Manage legal documents and statutory registers
- Report any client-raised issues with proposed action plans

**Subcontractor and Vendor Management**
- Monitor subcontractor safety compliance and generate corrective action plans
- Review safety documentation submitted by subcontractors and internal partners
- Review and analyze contractual safety changes and assess impact of modifications
- Ensure subcontractor adherence to project safety standards and procedures

**Training and Development**
- Conduct generic SHE training and provide in-house coaching on safety aspects
- Identify HSE-related training needs for project teams
- Deliver safety inductions and specialized safety training programs
- Support development of safety competency across all project levels

**Audit and Quality Assurance**
- Conduct internal audits and systematic checking of all SHE systems, lists, and files
- Liaise with clients and carry out review audits as required
- Support external audits and regulatory inspections
- Continuously improve SHE plans and recommend document updates as required

**QUALIFICATION**

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Certificate or Diploma in Safety Management
- SAMTRAC or NEBOSH certification
- SACPCMP Registration (South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions)
- SHEQ System Auditing certification (ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 45001)
- Qualification or relevant experience in regulatory requirements (Construction Regulations)
- H&S training and development certifications (Incident Management, Risk Management, First Aid)

**EXPERIENCE**
- 3-5 years related experience in a similar Safety Officer position
- Experience on large Civil Engineering construction sites
- Proven track record in safety compliance and regulatory management
- Experience in incident investigation and safety auditing

**COMPETENCIES**

**Knowledge**:

- Comprehensive knowledge of OHS Act and other applicable safety legislation
- Understanding of construction regulations and industry-specific safety requirements
- Knowledge of SHEQ management systems and auditing principles
- Understanding of risk management and incident investigation methodologies
- Knowledge of environmental impact assessment and management
- Familiarity with client-specific safety requirements (Eskom, Renewables sector)
- Understanding of legal compliance requirements and statutory obligations

**Skills**:

- Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Report writing skills with ability to produce accurate and detailed documentation
- Strong communication skills for effective liaison at all organizational levels
- Problem-solving and analytical skills for incident investigation
- Auditing and assessment skills for compliance monitoring
- Training and presentation skills for safety education delivery
- Documentation and record-keeping skills for regulatory compliance
- Client interface and stakeholder management capabilities

**Behaviour**:

- Methodical and syste