Health Safety & Environmental Officer

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Health and Safety Environmental Officer to join our Durban Tank Terminal team. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, promote a strong safety culture, and help maintain a safe working environment for all employees. The role reports to the Operations Manager. Roles & Responsibilities: Record keeping and monitoring of Health & Safety site and operations inspections Conduct and assist annual Task Based Risk Assessment Assist with incident investigations and training of staff Review of incidents / accidents Manage the Health & Safety Management System (inspections / procedures / training etc.) Monitor and arrange site training needs as well as appointing staff in their duties related to the OHSA requirements and other relevant regulations yearly HSE Representative elections to be arranged, elected staff certified and appointed Arrange and record keeping of Site Inductions for visitors as well as staff refresher Inductions Compile minutes and arrange safety committee meetings Arrange Occupational Health Surveys as required, review and arrange implementation of recommendations Arrange and monitor staff medicals Incident investigation, monitoring and reporting internally as well as externally Control of contractors / sub-contractors as well as ensuring they comply with FFS standard based on written procedure CP14 Ordering, issuing and record keeping of staff PPE Ensure overall site compliance with the OHS / ISGOTT/OCIMF/SANS/NFPA Act & Regulations Ensure compliance with all operational permits and licence requirements Assist in MHI Risk Assessment reviews, implementation of any recommendations, notification of local authorities and ensure site MHI registration as per MHI regulations Daily HSE walks to ensure site compliant to FFS standard Isometrix champion Implement and review the annual HSE plan Assist in Hazop reviews Assist / Initiate Management of Change documentation Assist during the commissioning process of a project and ensure the Pre-Safety Start document is completed Initiate the commodities application to TNPA and supply all supporting documents as requested Champion Annual TNPA audits Ensure that SDS’s are updated in line with the GHS system Perform annually the Terminal self-assessment Champions Behaviour Base Safety Initiatives Ensure quarterly Emergency Response Drills are conducted Completes the HSE terminal performance report and monthly highlights Attends all SHREQ TNPA meetings Review and Approval of Contractors Safety file Other Attributes: Communicate clearly & accurately (written and spoken) Comprehend relevant policy & procedure (company codes of practice and conditions of employment) High ethical standards, trustworthy, reliable & energetic Able to operate in teams and facilitate formal meetings Capable and willing to learn and advance operational and lean systems knowledge and skills Good interaction with senior management (internal & external) Ability to establish and maintain relationships with stakeholder (TNPA, Local & Provincial Authorities) Able to work outdoors, in confined spaces and at heights