Construction Site Safety and Health Officer

Our CLIENT is currently seeking an experienced, technically proficient, Construction Safety and Health Officer for their upcoming project. The project is for a period of +- 8 months. The Successful candidate must be able to oversee the safe execution of the construction project. This individual would have to be able to help develop, implement, and oversee the safety program and effectively work with the project execution team in ensuring work is done in accordance with approved safety plan while helping ensure schedule and budget compliance.

The successful candidate must have Construction experience and will be responsible for the following:

• Responsible for safety management of the project.
• Survey the construction project to identify and evaluate physical conditions, safety practices, hazardous situations and compliance with established safety standards.
• Reviews history of accidents and claims and prepares reports and recommendations as required.
• Coordinates the safety of the project as a whole and plans for upcoming activities during the course of the project.
• Conduct accident investigations and provide recommendations for corrective/preventive action.
• Conduct site specific safety orientation.
• Assists in the implementation of standardized Safety Programs.
• Liaises with project management to direct and improve effectiveness of safety standards, codes and regulations.
• Coordinates, develops and /or conducts weekly safety meeting.
• Assures all personal comply with the required safety standards
• Reviews subcontractor safety program to ensure compliance with projects safety standards.
• Assures the proper level of training for subcontractors.
• Assures the proper use of productive equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Qualification is a Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety;
• Three (3) years of continuous construction industry safety experience in supervising/managing general construction (managing safety programs or processes or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls)
• Working knowledge of Botswana regulations pertaining to Health & Safety.
• Excellent traceable track record.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Only persons eligible to work in Botswana will be considered.