Safety and Health Officer

JOB PURPOSE To ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation, policies, and practices, thereby enabling business operations to be conducted without exposing staff to unmanageable risks. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Health & Safety Oversight Ensures accurate documentation of workplace incidents and occupational health and safety events.

Conducts regular workplace inspections to identify and mitigate hazards. Delivers training and education on safety procedures and emergency preparedness. Ensures compliance with applicable health and safety regulations. Investigates accidents and near-misses and recommends corrective actions. Enforces health and safety policies and procedures.

Guides employees during emergencies, ensuring awareness, training, and access to appropriate equipment. Operational Support Liaises with medical personnel on workplace health issues. Processes workman’s compensation claims promptly. Ensures timely updates to employee medical aid records. Administers Income Continuation Benefit claims.

Monitors and tracks progress on audit findings and remediation plans. Training & Culture Development Coaches OHS representatives on identified risk and compliance gaps. Ensures all staff complete mandatory OHS training. Promotes a strong health and safety culture across the organization. Compliance & Risk Management Identifies and addresses non-compliance with OHS guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Implements corrective actions to mitigate identified risks and trends. Ensures adherence to legislative requirements and integrate changes into workplace practices.

Requirements

EDUCATION

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE Degree in SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) Management. 2–5 years of experience in a similar role. Solid understanding of regulatory laws and compliance. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to support and ensure employees meet Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training requirements.

Capable of delivering moderately complex training sessions. Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations, principles, and standards. Proven ability to develop and implement OHS policies, frameworks, and procedures. Knowledge of international and local OHS standards and ability to apply them effectively in the workplace.

Analytical skills to identify risks, trends, and gaps, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to promote a safety-first culture