OHS Practitioner For Our OHS Team In Cape Town at SERR Synergy

Job Description

• The ideal candidate should be a team player as well as an individual performer that is willing to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment.

Minimum requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Safety Management, Risk Management, Environmental Management, NEBOSH, SAMTRAC, OHS Practitioner Certificate, or equivalent qualifications.
• Knowledgeable on the South African health and safety legislation and other applicable regulations,
• +/- 3 years of relevant experience in Health, Safety, And Environment
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Own transport
• Qualifications in International Standards will be an advantage
• SACPCMP registration will be an advantage

Your duties as an OHS Practitioner will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Advice relating to South African health and safety legislation and other relevant regulations;
• Explanation of minimum compliance requirements and consequences of non-compliance.
• Training on legislation, regulations and amendments;
• Drafting of safety files and specialised industry documents;
• Reviewing legal documents and policies for compliance with current health and safety legislation;
• Advice on disputes stemming from incidents at the workplace and non-conformance with legal requirements;
• Guidance on health and safety matters relating to the implementation of practical solutions for safety in the workplace;
• Conducting inspections and audits of the client’s implemented OHS system to determine compliance with legislation;
• Enforcement of legislation and guidance on dealing with enforcement forums;
• Assistance and guidance with enquiries relating to incidents at the workplace and occupational diseases;
• Support and assist colleagues with industry knowledge, safety files, document drafting.
• Assist in developing junior employees assigned to you by verifying their Safety Files, Risk Assessments and Audits.
• Assistance and guidance with Hazardous Biological Agents (COVID-19) and other applicable legislation;
• Collaborate with team members to find improve industry knowledge, skills and
• And any other task necessary for the conduct of the employer’s business, as the employer may from time to time direct, and to assist clients with all health and safety related matters to ensure compliance with legislation and to avoid or limit risk.
• Market related salary, depending on experience and qualifications.