Personnel Practitioner: Occupational Health And Safety

Requirements

Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety / Safety Management / Occupational Hygiene. Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH) or Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH). A valid driver’s license. Experience: 1-2 years relevant work experience in Occupational Health and Safety environment. Knowledge: Knowledge of Public Service Regulations. Public Service Act. Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993. Compensation of Injuries and Diseases Act, 130 of 1993. Incident investigation. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment. Understanding of government legislation. Emergency evacuation. Skills: Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Power Point. Communication skills (verbal and written). Report writing. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to work long hours and travel extensively. Policy implementation. Flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

Implement and monitor Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations. Implement OHS policies. Maintain safety records. Conduct health and safety awareness for employees. Investigate and report incidents and accidents that occur in the workplace. Respond to health and safety concerns raised by employees. Arrange medical surveillance for all eligible employees. Identify hazards, conduct risk assessments and make recommendations. Measure and evaluate level of exposure to identified hazards. Conduct safety inspections and audits. Arrange OHS Committee meetings. Implement control measures to minimize and eliminate risks. Compile monthly, quarterly and annual OHS reports. Promote safety in the workplace. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on OHS matters. Conduct emergency evacuation exercises. Supervise sub-ordinates.

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