Internal Safety Officer

Requirements

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate. National Diploma in Safety Management NQF Level 6. SAMTRAC Certificate.
• Code 8 Driver's licence. Computer Literacy – MS Office
• Applications. A valid registration with Professional Body will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and skills

• Excellent knowledge of the OHS Act and Regulations
• COIDA
• Good communication skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Risk assessment
• Incident Investigation
• Report writing skills
• Presentation Skills.
• Experience : 2 to 3 years relevant experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting sequences of outcomes associated with Building Safety.
• Co-ordination of operations associated with the enforcement of policies, procedures and practices dictating health and safety in the municipality
• To ensure the risk of damage to municipal property and/ or injuries and loss of lives is limited through prompt and efficient execution of safety sequences and applications
• Communicating with the supervisor on specific Key Performance Areas Accident prevention & Loss control measures with a view to aligning functions/ objectives against the capacity and capability of the Section.
• Inspecting work sites and/ or conducting observations of work sequences and determining extent of safety awareness and/ or the need for corrective/ remedial measures.
• Conducting demonstrations and/ or communication staff briefings with a view to empowering and capacitating employees with basic safety and awareness skills to identify and capably manage threatening situations.
• Coordinating emergency planning and evacuation of Municipal Buildings and work areas.
• Preparing reports and participating in various meetings Health and Safety Committees, internal departments and external forums and provides comments/ opinions on matters affecting or concerning the functionality.
• Compiling statistical returns required from departments, in keeping with legal requirements and returns necessary for Government Departments Department of Labour, and collating, analyzing and interpreting statistics using specialized knowledge.