Safety and Risk Officer

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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