Occupational Health and Safety Agent at Johannesburg Social Housing Company SOC Limited (JOSHCO)

Purpose of the Job: 

• Support the development of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and programs. Review existing policies and measures and update in adherence to Construction regulations. Ensure JOSHCO projects are constructed in adherence with Construction regulations. 

Responsibilities (but not limited to the following): 

• Identity and develop appropriate H&S legal framework for construction projects. 
• Evaluate, advises and approves all Health & Safety Plans by examining these plans to ensure that all Health & Safety aspects have been thoroughly covered and in keeping with applicable legislation. 
• Carry out routine and non-routine safety audits by conducting site visits to ensure that the approved health and safety plan is being fully applied and complied with. 
• Enforce and promotes Health & Safety on all Worksites by conducting regular visit and offering assistance and training where required to ensure that legislation is complied with. 
• Keep registers of site visits by completing prescribed reports to ensure that all problems, incidents and accidents are recorded for future claims and that all instructions are also recorded. 
• Processes all Health & safety related correspondence by reading, conducting research and carrying out necessary investigations. 
• Monitoring and evaluation. 
• Advises employees on safety issues and address all complaints. 
• Conduct planned safety audit of JOSHCO buildings to ensure safety compliance. 
• Conduct staff health and safety awareness. 
• Support the development of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) 
• Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation. Initiate and organize OHS training of all employees 
• Keep a record of all health and Safety audits, Accident/incidents report and monthly reports. 
• Overseeing the construction process to ensure construction is done accordance with OHS Act and regulations. 

Minimum job Requirements, interested applicants must be in possession of: 

• National Diploma /B. Tech in Safety /Risk Management /Environmental Health or BSc in Built Environment Discipline 
• Program in Construction H&S 
• SACPCMP registration (Pr. CHSA) 
• 5 years relevant experience in Occupational Health and Safety. 
• 3 years relevant experience in construction Occupation health and safety. 
• Candidates with at least 2 year’s Municipal exposure will be at an advantage. 
• Knowledge in incident management systems (RCAT, ICAM, SCAT) and Risk Assessment. 
• Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, regulations and environmental legislation. 
• Understanding of Identification of hazard and risk management on projects. 
• Valid driver’s license 

General Management Skills:

• Communication, Facilitation, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Relationship Management, Teamwork. 

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

•  Social Housing Sector Legislation, Knowledge of ISO 45001 OR OSHAS 18001, Knowledge in incident management systems (RCAT, ICAM, SCAT) and Risk Assessment 

Attributes: 

• Emotional control, Persuasion, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Skills, Attention to detail, Adaptability and Flexibility, Situational sensitivity