Apply Now for a Safety Officer Vacancy at Bidvest Prestige!
- Company: Bidvest Prestige
- Location: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing Date: 08 October 2024
About Bidvest Prestige:
Bidvest Prestige is a leading facilities management and service company with a strong presence in various industries across South Africa. Our core services include cleaning, security, landscaping, and hygiene solutions, tailored to meet the needs of our diverse clientele. With our commitment to quality service delivery and operational excellence, we strive to create safe and compliant working environments for our clients and employees.
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Safety Officer to join our team at our Lowveld branch in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. If you are passionate about health, safety, and environmental compliance and have experience in a similar role, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Role Purpose:
The Safety Officer Vacancy at Bidvest Prestige involves implementing and maintaining site-specific safety, health, and environmental (SHE) requirements in line with company policies, client site SHE requirements, and legal regulations. The Safety Officer will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of employees by identifying risks, conducting site inspections, and maintaining safety files for designated contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain health and safety files for designated contracts in accordance with company and client SHE requirements.
- Develop and implement site risk assessments, Safe Work Procedures, and Planned Task Observations to ensure compliance.
- Monitor and manage personal protective equipment (PPE), legal appointments, competencies, fire equipment, and employee medicals to maintain site safety.
- Conduct Planned Task Observations and report any deviations, incidents, or hazards to the Operations Manager and the client.
- Investigate incidents, generate reports, and follow up on corrective actions to ensure that safety standards are maintained.
- Conduct SHE site inspections and update registers, checklists, and safety-related training matrices.
- Attend client site safety meetings and represent Bidvest Prestige in discussions related to health, safety, and environmental matters.
- Establish a Prestige site safety committee, chair quarterly meetings, and document minutes, ensuring follow-up on action items.
- Communicate SHE risks with site employees, conduct safety-related informal training, and facilitate SHE toolbox talks and incident lessons learned sessions.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
- Matric (Senior Certificate) is essential.
- Valid South African Driver’s License.
- Relevant safety qualifications, such as Samtrac, Incident Investigation, Legal Liability, Fall Protection Plan Developer, HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment), and Root Cause Analysis.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a safety officer role within a similar industry.
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook (Intermediate level).
- Knowledge of OHS and COID Acts, industry SANS standards, and Bidvest Prestige service offerings.
- Strong incident investigation and risk assessment skills.
- Ability to conduct SHE site inspections, risk identification, and process improvement.
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Fundamental Competencies:
- Coaching and Mentorship: Ability to train and guide employees on SHE best practices.
- Results Orientation: Strong focus on achieving safety objectives and maintaining compliance.
- Decision Making and Action: Capable of making sound decisions in high-pressure situations.
- Emotional Intelligence: Ability to manage emotions and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics.
- Situational Leadership: Flexibility to lead and influence in diverse and changing environments.
- Analytical Skills & Process Improvement: Ability to identify safety risks and implement effective solutions.
- Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills for interacting with senior management and site personnel.
- Teamwork and Reliability: A collaborative approach with a commitment to team success.
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Permanent position with opportunities for career advancement.
- Professional development and training in health, safety, and environmental management.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- The opportunity to work with a leading facilities management company.
How to Apply:
If you are a safety-conscious professional looking for an opportunity to advance your career, we would love to hear from you!
All applications must be submitted by 08 October 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring safety and compliance in the workplace.
Join Bidvest Prestige and Make a Difference in Workplace Safety!
Apply now for the Safety Officer Vacancy at our Nelspruit branch and be part of a team that is committed to creating safe and compliant working environments across the country.
