About the Role
Hazard identification and risk assessment: Inspecting the workplace to identify potential hazards, assessing the associated risks, and developing control measures.
Safety system management: Implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving occupational health and safety management systems and procedures.
Incident investigation: Investigating accidents, injuries, and near misses to determine root causes and prevent future occurrences.
Compliance and legal: Ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and regulations.
Employee and management support: Advising both employees and management on safety matters and representing employee concerns regarding health and safety.
Training and education: Educating employees on safety procedures and developing health and safety induction programs.
Policy and procedure development: Developing and implementing health and safety policies, procedures, and emergency response plans.
Audits and inspections: Conducting health and safety audits and inspections to ensure standards are met.
Record keeping: Recording and maintaining case histories, inspection reports, and other relevant documents.
Safety culture: Fostering a culture of safety within the organization.
Requirements
Experience: Minimum 8 years as an OHS Practitioner and 5 years of experience conducting OHS training.
Qualification: Minimum Higher Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner (NQF Level 5) or Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (NQF Level 5)
Facilitator Certificate of Competency issued by ETDP (Must)
Assessor Certificate of Competency issued by ETDP (Advantageous)
Moderator Certificate of Competency issued by ETDP (Wish)
SACPCMP CHS Practitioner (Wish)
Sound understanding of OHS Act, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and SAQA-aligned qualifications.
Strong communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills
Valid driver's license
No criminal record
South African national or valid work permit (for foreign applicants)
About the Company
Palucraft, established in 2014, is an Accredited Skills Development Provider specialising in technical and regulatory compliance training and services for employers in the Mining, Manufacturing, and Construction industries.