OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER – JDS 1621 views

DESCRIPTION 

JDS is seeking to recruit an Occupational Health & Safety Officer to provide SHE support in the ongoing underground construction project. The position is project-based and tenable in Letlhakane.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Occupational Health & Safety Coordinator, the Occupational Health & Safety Officer is responsible for facilitating the implementation of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) programs within the work packages for Underground Projects in accordance with mining standards and Occupational Health & Safety legislation, thereby providing a safe and healthy environment for employees, contractors and visitors.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

⦁ Occupational Health & Safety Programmes
⦁ Occupational Health & Safety Risk Management
⦁ Safety Health and Environmental Performance Reporting
⦁ Emergency Preparedness
⦁ Contractor Monitoring
⦁ Incident Investigation

Personal Attributes:

⦁ Planning and Organizing Skills
⦁ Accountability
⦁ Communication
⦁ Teamwork
⦁ Problem-Solving
⦁ Quality Orientation

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

⦁ Diploma I Degree in Safety Management or Occupational Hygiene or Environmental Health or related field.
⦁ Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a safety practitioner, within a mining environment.
⦁ Knowledge and experience in implementing the requirements of ISO 45001 will be an added advantage.