Construction Health & Safety Officer – Cape Town

A Building Refurbishment Company is looking for a Health and Safety Officer to be based in Cape Town.

Requirements for the position:

· Matric/Grade 12.

· Minimum five years’ experience in the construction industry.

· Registered by South African Council for the Project & Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as an CHSO. CHSM (Construction Health and Safety Officer) also accepted.

· Understanding of applicable legislation.

· IT literate (Excell/Word/PDF).

· Must be able to work to a deadline.

· Must be able to works nights (where applicable).

Main Responsibilities (but not limited to these only):

· Keep up to date and ensure compliance with applicable legal & other requirements.

· Compile and consolidate Safety Files.

· Investigate health & safety incidents and accidents, determine root cause, and implement corrective actions where required.

· Conducting safety inspections and develop risk assessments for new activities and machinery.

· Report on health & safety related activities to Safety Consultants management.

· Compile statistics.

· Manage Subcontractor Compliance.

· Asbestos Inventory & Management

· Conduct and lead health and safety meetings.

· Identify hazards and determine ways to reduce or eliminate risks in the workplace.

· investigate health-related complaints and cases of ill health,

· Listen and investigate health and safety related issues from employees and address them with management.

· Identify hazardous waste, correct safe use, and the correct disposal thereof.

· Promote safety initiatives.

· Inspect equipment regularly for safe use.

· Obey any reasonable and lawful instruction from line management.

Skills

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

· Observation skills (attention to detail)

· Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with people at all levels.

Other Requirements

· Clean criminal record

· Driver’s license

Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.