VACANCY:

HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER - GAUTENG

Large scrap metal processing and trading company requires a committed, hardworking and motivated individual to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for travelling between branches in Gauteng.

Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:

- Grade 12

- National Diploma or Certificate in Safety Management or equivalent

- Computer Literate

- At least 5 years safety experience in a similar industry

- Previous experience in the Mining Sector SHE Standards an advantage

- Previous experience in Safety Procedures and Regulations regarding the handling of Hazardous Substances with particular reference to radioactive material and Asbestos would be advantageous

- Must have unendorsed drivers licence as well as reliable vehicle to be able to travel between the various branches in Gauteng

- Proficiency in Zulu would be advantageous

- Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Ensure compliance with Company safety Policies and Regulations

- Ensure adherence to Company safety standards, including basic safety induction and training

- Implement and coordinate the overall Health and Safety initiatives and systems, including direct engagement with Senior Management, the Company Safety Manager and the H&S Committee

- Help develop and implement systems to ensure that the Company and all employees are compliant with all relevant legal safety requirements

- Review and update Emergency Plans and Procedures as and when necessary

- Conduct workplace Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments

- Design and implement responses to the above mentioned HIRA's

- Investigate accidents, near-miss incidents, dangerous occurrences, or occupational diseases that may occur in the place of work

- Design and implement responses to these to minimise or prevent a recurrence

- Help develop training programmes to enhance safe working conditions

Type	Permanent after a probation period
Benefits include	Provident fund (savings and risk) Hospital plan - Discovery Health 15 days leave per annum
Standard hours	07:00 - 16:45 Monday - Thursday 07:00 - 14:00 Friday May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements
Salary	Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience
Interested applicants are required to forward their CV to recruitment@sametal.co.za and quote this reference number: HSOG11 in the subject line no later than Friday 11 November 2011. We regret that we cannot contact all applicants regarding their status. Should you not be contacted by us within 14 days from the date of your submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.