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