Chief Occupational Health and Safety Officer

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Requirements
National Diploma in Environmental Health/Safety Management. 2 years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety environment. Job related knowledge: Occupational Health and Safety Legislation and other related matters. Job related skills: Tact and Diplomacy, Good communication, Good interpersonal relations, Integrity and honesty, Report writing, Independent worker, Team worker. A valid driver’s licence. Willingness to travel extensively and work irregular hours

Duties
Promote Occupational Health and Safety standards within the Province. Conduct Occupational Health and Safety assessments on Department in the Provinces. Facilitate and assist the Assistant Director: Provincial Coordination and Special Events with health and safety matters. Facilitate the appointment of statutory appointees. Participate in the Occupational Health and Safety Committee Meetings. With direction of Director: Corporate Support Services participate in Provincial and Municipal Health Structures Meetings to stay abreast of relevant prescripts. Liaise with relevant local authorities on suspicion of disease outbreak. Identify health risk areas in Department and communicate recommended safety measures. Investigate and evaluate complaints lodged against the Department pertaining to aspects of health and lead the implementation of the remedial actions. Involve members of staff in matters affecting their health. Educate staff on necessary health and safety promotion measures. Regularly inspect all possible sources of health and safety hazards in offices. Conduct training and safety awareness to employees within the Province. Facilitate training of statutory appointees. Report on the status of the Occupational Health and Safety Programme. Report to the Assistant Director: Provincial Coordination and Special Events on an ongoing basis. Liaise with relevant stakeholders on matters pertaining to Occupational Health and Safety. Communicate to staff any relevant information on Occupational Health and Safety. Contribute to development and implementation of the Contingency Plan. Facilitate the development or review of office Emergency Evacuation Plan. Facilitate the customisation of Emergency Evacuation Plan. Liaise with relevant stakeholders on the preparation of Emergency Evacuation Drills. Promote incident management within the Province. Investigate Occupational Health and Safety incidents and recommend remedial action to management. Liaise with Human Resources on injury on duty reported cases for further handling. Raise awareness on hazards attached to the work activities. Promote liaison with internal and external stakeholders. Liaise with Division: Facilities Management of Supply Chain Management on the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety in the Department. Liaise with Employee Health and Wellness on rehabilitation of employees after incidents. Liaise with Municipality and other relevant stakeholders on Emergency Evacuation Plan/Drills.

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