Health and Safety Officer - Cape Town

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Construction General
Reference: 112226

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve's Client is seeking a qualified and experienced Health and Safety Officer to join our team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all employees, visitors, and contractors on our premises. This role involves implementing and monitoring health and safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and providing training and guidance to staff members to prevent accidents and injuries.

Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with local laws and regulations
Conduct regular risk assessments and inspections to identify and address potential hazards
Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Provide health and safety training and guidance to employees, managers, and contractors
Maintain health and safety records and documentation, including incident reports, training records, and safety data sheets
Monitor and report on health and safety performance metrics to management
Stay informed about current health and safety trends, best practices, and legal requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Health and Safety Officer or a similar role
Professional certification in health and safety (e.g. NEBOSH, OSHA) is preferred
Knowledge of health and safety laws and regulations in South Africa
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure
Attention to detail and a proactive approach to improving health and safety practices

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About Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve removes the stress of the career search by understanding you as an individual. We take more than just your qualifications into account, considering factors like your salary and benefits expectations as well as your preferred workplace culture to ensure that we find the perfect opportunities to meet your unique needs.

As a specialist recruitment agency, we focus on the Engineering, Finance, IT, Mining, Manufacturing, and Logistics industries. Our team of recruitment consultants is well-versed and highly networked in the industries in which they operate and are dedicated to ensuring that every placement is a perfect fit.