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Safety and Risk Officer

Full Time

Website eThekwini Municipality

The eThekwini Municipality is an employer of choice, with excellent working conditions and competitive salary packages for employees. The Municipality is committed to creating a great place to work by creating development opportunities for employees to grow. Working for eThekwini Municipality will give you a chance to make a difference in people’s lives and become part of our team to make Durban the most caring and liveable city in Africa.

SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER 

  • Monitors compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, Municipal safety, Health and Environmental Standards, Policies and Procedures.
  • Keeps abreast with amendments to Occupational Health and Safety Legislations and industry best practices.
  • Conducts independent inquiries into the occurrence of reportable incidents and fatalities and acts as liaison for the Department of labour inquiries.
  • Assists the Manager Safety and Risk in collating municipal wide accident/incident statistics.
  • Plans and conducts internal safety and risk audits through consultation with respective Cluster Management.
  • Plans and conducts workplace risk assessments through consultation with respective Cluster Management.
  • Undertakes research into the introduction and application of new products, work methods,processes and equipment.
  • Co-ordinates the administrative dimension associated with various tasks.
  • Ensures Municipal staff receive appropriate training in Health and Safety.

SENIOR SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER 

  • Assess, mentor and monitor new Safety and Risk Officers developmental needs in terms of the Units Skills Development Strategy.
  • Participate in Safety departmental planning.
  • Consult with Line Management regarding Health and Safety audits and Risk Assessments conducted in all Clusters.
  • Co-ordinate the Safety Department expenditure in conjunction with the Manager (Safety and Risk).
  • Complete health and safety audits and risk management processes.
  • Compile monthly reports on services rendered to eThekwini Municipality Clusters.
  • Conduct external health and safety audits.

Essential Requirements

SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER 

  • Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Safety Management.
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Certificate (HIRA).
  • Health and Safety Auditors course.
  • Valid motor vehicle driving license
  • 3 Years relevant experience in Safety and Risk Management.
  • Computer Literacy.

SENIOR SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER 

  • Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Safety Management.
  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Certificate (HIRA).
  • Health and Safety Auditors course.
  • Valid motor vehicle driving license
  • 4 Years relevant experience in Safety and Risk Management.
  • Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER 

  • Degree (NQF Level 7) in Safety Management.
  • 4 Years relevant experience in Safety and Risk Management

SENIOR SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER 

  • Degree (NQF Level 7) in Safety Management.
  • 5 years relevant experience in Safety and Risk Management.

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