Safety Officer

Job summary:

We are seeking a qualified Safety Officer with a SARS-approved Safety Officer Certificate and relevant experience in implementing and maintaining Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards. The role involves ensuring a safe working environment, promoting compliance, and supporting continuous improvement of EHS programs in line with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct regular safety inspections and safety training sessions across the workplace.
• Prepare and maintain detailed safety reports including near-miss reports, accident investigations, HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment), and Aspect & Impact assessments.
• Enforce adherence to safety standards and ensure all employees comply with organizational safety requirements.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment within the organization at all times.
• Support the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of NAFFCO Group EHS programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Participate in EHS site audits, inspections, and routine safety surveys.
• Assist in the preparation and drafting of audit documentation and reports.
• Track corrective and preventive actions and monitor trends arising from audit and inspection activities.

Requirements:

• SARS-approved Safety Officer Certificate (mandatory).
• Proven experience in safety inspection, reporting, and training.
• Strong knowledge of HIRA, incident investigation, and environmental aspect/impact assessment.
• Familiarity with EHS management systems and compliance requirements.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and enforce safety discipline across teams.
• Good communication and coordination skills.