HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER


Closing Date
2024/09/25
Reference Number
TSE240918-13
Job Title Health and Safety Officer
Business Unit / Division TsAfrika Catering Solutions
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Midrand
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
About Us
We require the services of an experienced Health and Safety Officer to join the team. The incumbent will play a crucial role in preventing workplace incidents and promoting Safety awareness among employees. Drive continuous improvement in the Health and Safety department by ensuring operations legal compliance and implementation of audits. Food safety regulations are standardised for compliance throughout each step of the food chain from production, storage and distribution, to sale and service of the consumer and must include regulations for receiving, re-packing, food storage, preparation and cooking, cooling and re-heating, displaying.
As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.
Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct accident investigations, determine immediate and basic causes.
Carryout Risk Assessments
Carry out inspections (Planned and Ad-hoc) and report findings and determine the Hazard Classification (A, B, C)
Ensure that all employees who carryout identified hazardous tasks have received the correct training
Ensure that Planned Task Observations (PTOs) are carried out as per legislation
Ensure that all legal appointments have been completed as per statutory requirements
Supervise, monitor and analyze the incidents records to identify trends and provide advice
Skills and Competencies
Demonstrate leadership, innovation & commitment
Ability to produce high volume of work in a timely manner which is accurate and of high quality
Interpersonal & communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong financial / business acumen & understanding of food cost and labour efficiencies
Strong client and customer service skills
Basic knowledge of the applicable standards (ISO 9001:2000 – 18001 – 14001 and related occupational health and safety laws
Ability to motivate, develop and coach staff at all levels
Excellent Organising, Planning and Innovative skills
Must be willing to work long working hours
Qualifications
Relevant Tertiary Qualification plus appropriate Risk Management Certificate: NOSA (Intro-SAMTRAC) / COMSOC / NADSAM/ NEBOSH or equivalent
5- 6 years Operational experience
Basic knowledge of: Hospitality Catering / Hostels Catering / Fast Food Outlets / Food Preparation and Processing
Computer Literacy