CONSTRUCTION SAFETY OFFICER wanted immediately: APPLY HERE

Brakpan, Gauteng
Contract

1 Position description

The successful candidate will be appointed in terms of Construction Regulation 9.(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS) Act 85 of 1993. The appointee will be responsible for all safety-related aspects of an Engineering Procurement and Contract Management (EPCM) project and report to the BBE Site Manager. The project is situated in a high-level security processing plant.

2 Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the successful candidate will be the management of all safety related aspects of appointed contactors on behalf of the Client under the EPCM agreement, including:

Ensure compliance with the Client’s safety requirements
Review and approval of contractor’s safety file in accordance with Client’s standards. Regular auditing of documentation to ensure compliance.
Review and approval of contractors risk assessments and safe working procedures
Constant site surveillance of construction works to ensure compliance to Client’s safety standards
Reporting on safety-related items
Participation in Client safety-related initiatives
Coordination with the Client’s appointed safety representatives and other individuals forming part of the professional team.
Responding to, investigating, and reporting on safety-related incidents
3 Qualifications

The successful candidate will require:

Grade 12
Health and safety qualification (Samtrac/SHEMTRAC or equivalent); NQF level 5
Additional Working at Heights and First Aid training modules will be advantageous
At least 5 years’ experience in safety management in a mining or process plant environment
Good computer literacy
Code B driver’s license
4 Terms of appointment

The appointment will be on a contractual basis for the duration of the project. The term of appointment will be from 01 February 2020 to 31 October 2020 with the possibility of extension of contract on a month to month basis.

The minimum working hours will be 07:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday (one hour lunch included) with the possibility of overtime at additional remuneration. The successful candidate will be required to arrange the following at their own expense:

Transport to and from the site located in Brakpan, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
Accommodation and sustenance (lunch will be provided Monday to Friday)
Remuneration shall be market-related and negotiated with the successful applicant. Leave allowance of 1.25 days per month duration of the contract.

Job Type: Contract

Experience:

Safety Management: 5 years (Required)

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