Safety Officer – O&L Group

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To monitor, evaluate and report on the operational execution of action items related to safety and environmental management, as documented in the SHE plan; EMP; Fire management Plan and Emergency plan. To provide professional support to the business when required in the execution of the mentioned plans as well as compliance to relevant legislation..

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the organization with the implementation and maintenance of an effective operational safety management system in line with Group Standards and international best practice.
• Conduct inspections to ensure that safety operating procedures are being adhered to and that other components of the safety and environmental management system are entrenched within business practices.
• Conduct risk assessments if and when required.
• Conduct risk assessments on any new projects executed on site.
• Maintain legal appointments within the OpCo in line with the agreed framework.
• Conduct compliance reviews as per safety related CRMPs.
• Maintain and report on safety statistics at OpCo level.
• Ensure that safety related incident and investigation reports are completed and signed off by supervisors.
• Ensure that Ministry of Labour and the Group Health & Wellness department is informed of all incidents as specified in relevant requirements.
• Conduct regular testing of emergency preparedness.
• Liaise with line managers, supervisors and SLT regarding any safety and environmental matters which could have an influence on the ability of the organization to execute its business in a sustainable manner.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree or Diploma in Safety Management / SAMTRAC.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a safety management field.
• Degree or Diploma in Emergency Management/Environmental Management will be an added advantage.
• Familiar with ISO 45001 Requirements.
• Professional knowledge in the safety field.
• Understanding of safety legislation in Namibia.