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Occupational Health and Safety Officer x1 Post at Bombela Operating Company

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Implementation of Health and Safety Management System for achievement and maintenance of required certification
To align OHS systems with Railway Safety Regulator Standards
To undertake compliance verification of Occupational Health and Safety systems as well as contractor safety systems
Review and present SHEQ Induction Training and other OHS awareness training to all BOC staff and subcontractor employees.
Manage on a day-to-day basis OHS Management System requirements to ensure creation and maintenance of highest levels of safety within all BOC controlled premises.
Interact with external parties so as to ensure that Gautrain’s Health and Safety Systems remain abreast with changes in the field of OHS.
Undertake incident and accident investigations as per BOC Incident Management Procedures
Ensure effective management of all incidents/accidents including follow up on all corrective and preventive actions.
Coordinate planned and ad-hoc inspections requested by various Authorities e.g. Fire Departments, DoL Inspectors, etc
Coordinate internal and external Health and Safety audits.
Effective management of all Health and Safety non- conformances raised in all audits and inspections undertaken by various Officials on the Gautrain System

Formulate and review occupational health and safety policies, procedures, and processes.
Develop and implement programs to ensure compliance with all safety procedures.
Undertake safety awareness campaigns and instill a sense of safety consciousness among employees.
Undertake internal safety audits and coordinate all external safety audits.
Attend all SHE Committee Meetings and provide advice and guidance at these meetings so as to improve Health and Safety at BOC
Attend GMA/BCC PEC SHEQ Meetings and present BOC status of Health and Safety compliance.
Coordinate emergency drills as per the plans discussed and approved at EMS meetings.
Liaise with the relevant authorities and other organizations on safety and industrial/occupational health matters.
Undertake any other duties as assigned by higher authority.
Conduct Health and Safety Inductions
Review and approval of the contractor Health and Safety Files
Participate in Health and Safety awareness campaigns

Possess analytical and critical ability (data interpretation, analysis of incident trends, etc)
Ability to communicate with staff at all levels (presentation skills, confidence, passionate about OHS through leading by example)
Ability to develop and present health and safety topics to all levels in the company (subject expect demonstrated by knowledge, confidence, and articulate in presentation)
Team player (approachable, available, strong link in the team)
Possess leadership quality

Grade 12 (Matric) and completed tertiary education (Degree/Diploma) in Safety Management, Environmental Health, or Occupational Health and Safety
General knowledge of relevant South African health and safety legislation, applicable SANS standards, Railway Safety legislation and associated OHS standards
Fluency in English
3-5 years practical experience in the development, implementation and auditing of occupational health and safety management systems.

Knowledge of occupational hygiene practices, environmental management systems, risk management systems, fire safety, First Aid, and Facilitator/Moderator training.

Registration with at least one of the following professional bodies at any level:

Possess analytical and critical ability (data interpretation, analysis of incident trends, etc)
Ability to communicate with staff at all levels (presentation skills, confidence, passionate about OHS through leading by example)
Ability to develop and present health and safety topics to all levels in the company (subject expect demonstrated by knowledge, confidence, and articulate in presentation)
Team player (approachable, available, strong link in the team)
Possess leadership quality

Closing Date: 23 February 2024

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