Safety Officer

Raubex

Purpose of the Role

The primary purpose of the Safety Officer is to promote and maintain a safe, healthy and legally compliant working environment by identifying hazards, implementing and monitoring effective controls, and ensuring compliance with company HSE standards, legislation and procedures.

The Safety Officer will play a key role in driving a positive HSE culture and will work closely with management, employees, contractors, customers and suppliers to identify risks, prevent incidents and continuously improve HSE performance.

This is a hands-on, site-based position requiring a visible HSE presence and the confidence to intervene and stop unsafe work where necessary

Contract and Performance Review

This position is offered on a six-month Fixed-Term Contract.

The successful candidate's performance, conduct, HSE competence and overall suitability for the role will be reviewed during and at the end of the six-month contract period.

Subject to satisfactory performance, business requirements and the availability of a suitable permanent position, permanent employment may be considered.

Please note: Completion of the six-month Fixed-Term Contract does not guarantee permanent employment

Key Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a positive HSE culture that promotes the wellbeing of employees, contractors, customers, suppliers and the environment.
Monitor implementation of the Site/Depot HSE Management Plan and 5-Year HSE & ESG Strategies.
Conduct daily HSE compliance monitoring and inspections.
Identify hazards, assess risks and ensure effective controls are implemented and maintained.
Ensure employees, contractors, customers and suppliers comply with applicable HSE requirements.
Ensure the site/depot team is aware of and complies with all applicable legal and contractual HSE obligations.
Facilitate and participate in HSE meetings, toolbox talks, inspections, audits and management reviews.
Ensure statutory appointments of competent persons are correctly documented and maintained.
Monitor compliance with company HSE procedures, Life-Saving Rules and critical controls.
Coordinate HSE inductions and ensure new employees and contractors have completed all required training, medical assessments and competency requirements before commencing work.
Monitor contractor compliance and maintain contractor HSE files.
Compile and maintain safety files for projects & trucks.
Facilitate internal HSE training and employee upskilling initiatives.
Monitor visitors, contractors and suppliers entering and working on site.
Coordinate and monitor the completion of required HSE registers and inspections.
Drive the close-out of findings from internal and external HSE audits.
Maintain and update HSE notice boards and safety communication material.
Monitor and drive the implementation of the Safety Improvement Plan (SIP).
Promote employee participation in HSE awareness campaigns and initiatives, including I AM A SAFETY LEADER.
Participate in incident, accident, high-potential incidents and near-miss investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out.
Monitor leading and lagging HSE indicators and identify trends requiring intervention.
Escalate significant HSE risks, non-compliance and deviations to management.
Exercise the authority to intervene and stop unsafe work where there is an immediate risk to people, property or the environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Grade 12 or equivalent
Recognised Health & Safety qualification: SAMTRAC or equivalent
Minimum 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety environment
Valid Code 8 / B driver's licence
Own reliable transport
Mandatory: Currently residing in Bloemfontein or the immediate surrounding area
South African citizen
No criminal record, subject to applicable company requirements
Medically fit to perform the inherent requirements of the position, subject to the Company's occupational medical assessment
Willingness to travel when required

Experience & Skills

Minimum 3 years' relevant HSE experience
Experience within a bituminous, chemical, manufacturing, construction, industrial or similar high-risk environment will be advantageous
Good working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable South African HSE legislation
Practical knowledge of risk assessments/HIRA, inspections, incident investigations and corrective-action management
Understanding of contractor HSE management
Ability to identify critical risks and verify that critical controls are effectively implemented
Ability to analyse leading and lagging HSE indicators and identify trends and root causes
Strong administrative and reporting skills
Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to communicate HSE requirements clearly and effectively to employees at all levels
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure
Ability to escalate HSE deviations beyond their level of authority or influence
Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
A practical, hands-on approach to HSE management

Personal Attributes

Self-motivated and proactive
Assertive and confident when dealing with unsafe behaviour and non-compliance
Maintains sober habits and demonstrates responsible, safety-conscious behaviour at all times
A strong communicator and team player
Professional and organised
Honest and demonstrates high integrity
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
Able to build effective relationships with employees, management, contractors, customers and other stakeholders
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment
Passionate about preventing incidents and improving safety performance