Risk Officer - Tzaneen at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking a Risk Officer for our bakery based in Tzaneen. The incumbent in this role is tasked to ensure that the health & safety systems, programs and practices are monitored and are aligned to company requirements and legislation.

Minimum Requirements    

• A Degree or Diploma in Health, Safety or environmental studies
• SAMTRAC
• 3 – 5 years OHS experience in a Mining/Construction/Production/Manufacturing Environment
• Knowledge of Occupational, Health and Safety laws

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Implement and monitor company Occupational Health and Safety policy, programs and procedures; Assist the Bakery in complying with current health and safety legislation and/or regulations with the objective of ensuring that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to protect the safety and health of staff, contractors and visitors.
• Increase health and safety awareness at all levels within the bakery
• Investigate and report on all serious / critical personal injury accidents occurring to staff and/or visitors to the management of the bakery, and to assist in the investigations of all accidents/incidents that result in substantial damage to company vehicles and property
• Investigate and report on complaints of hazardous working conditions to the management of the Bakery
• Address employees’ safety concerns; Conduct and or assist, as necessary, the safety inspections of any Department
• Coordinate Health and Safety meetings
• Serve on the Bakery Occupational Health and Safety Committees
• Ensure a safe working environment
• Respond to emergencies on or about the Bakery property
• Coordinate registration and removal of hazardous waste
• Receive reports from and respond to orders issued by Department of Labour inspectors
• Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits
• Conduct all health and safety related induction training for all new staff
• Arrange for Occupational Health and Safety testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants as may be necessary Act as liaison with all related governmental bodies and regulating agencies
• Coordinate the training of personnel in areas of safety, including first aid, CPR, accident prevention and investigation, workplace inspections and other matters related to implementing safety procedures in Bakery facilities
• Coordinate the Bakery’s emergency procedures and act as the Bakery’s emergency onsite coordinator
• Develop, review and update appropriate sections of the Bakery’s Emergency Procedures Manual
• Liaise with municipal and metro Emergency planner, update plans, organize exercises and evaluate procedures; Liaise with the fire department regarding emergency procedures, communications and fire safety education programs