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COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS)
 
Job Title : Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Officer
Salary: R 509 983.11 Cost to Company, per annum
Peromnes Grade : 09
Location: Head Office :Pretoria
Reporting Line: Manager: Manager: SHEQ
 
Overall Job Purpose: To ensure that the Council for Geoscience carries out its duty to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated Regulations.  
 
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate Quarterly Health and Safety meetings
  • Collate monthly H&S Representative inspection checklists and compile a Health and Safety report
  • Facilitation of the appointment of Health and Safety committee members
  • Conduct Health and Safety emergency evacuation drills
  • Coordinate Health and Safety training programmes and ensure good record-keeping
  • Conduct Hazards Identification and Risk Assessments as per health and safety legislation Keep the CGS Health and Safety Risk register updated
  • Develop monthly “Health and Safety Tips” and publicise in the appropriate internal media
  • Formulate SHE performance statistics e.g. Disabling Injury Frequency Rate (DIFR)
  • Conduct Health and Safety Incident investigation and compile report
  • Design and develop documentation of the CGS Health and Safety Management system according to OHSAS 18001/ ISO 45000 requirements
  • Contribute to the development and upkeep of OHS policies
  • Plan and conduct Health and Safety System Audits
  • Keep abreast with changes in Health and Safety legislation viz. OHS Act and Regulations
  • Work closely with other Units e.g. Maintenance and Human Resources to ensure successful execution of the CGS Health and Safety program
  • Lead the CGS Health and Safety program
  • Perform ad-hoc duties as necessary
  • Maintain a safe workplace environment within CGS
  • Liaising with OHS inspectors and enforcement services to improve CGS’s Safety Management System
 
Key Personal Attributes and Required Skills:
  • Ability to work according to Standard Operating Procedures and the consistent application thereof
  • Initiating action
  • Impact and influence at all levels within the organisation
  • Report-writing skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Good interpersonal skills
 
Qualification and Experience:
  • B Degree in Safety Management plus 5 years relevant experience or equivalent in Safety Management plus 2 years relevant experience in Environmental Management or equivalent.
  • Certificate in OHSAS 18001.
  • Certificate in ISO 9001 or any relevant QMS.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Health and Safety Regulations.
  • Health and Safety Risk Assessments.
  • Health and Safety Incident Investigation.
  • Environmental Management.
  • Understanding of Quality Management Systems.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office).
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The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply. If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please send your application to careers@geoscience.org.za . Please quote the position title as reference when submitting your applications.
 
Closing Date: 28 August, 2019
 
All appointments are subject to vetting processes