Career Opportunities: Officer: Health & Safety (8268)

Requisition ID 8268 - Posted 

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Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Business Unit: South Africa 

Division: Operations 

Department: Witbank SHE 

Location: Witbank Admin 

Reference Number: 8268

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Introduction

Komatsu South Africa is seeking a dedicated and experienced Officer: Health and Safety to join our team at the eMalahleni Branch. This position is responsible for executing key functions within the SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) function of the division. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, driving continuous improvement, and supporting operational excellence.

Qualification

• Diploma (NQF 6) in SHE-related field.

Experience

• At least 2 or more years experience in Occupational Health & Safety
• Strong knowledge of the OHS Act and MHS Act.

Specific knowledge requirements

• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation First Aid L2
• Microsoft Office: Intermediate
• SAP: Proficient
• Affsaf Health & Safety Management System: Proficient
• RMA Compensation application: Proficient
• Occupational Health & Safety Act & Regulations: Proficient
• COID Act: Proficient

Summary description of role

• Compiling the annual training & events schedule
• Co-ordinating periodic medicals and follow ups
• Compiling and updating site specific contractor packs, either hard copy or online systems to ensure compliance
• Making calendar bookings for safety related training
• Arranging flight/accommodation reservations
• Maintaining a comprehensive electronic and hard copy records system
• Collating and compiling monthly SHE statistics
• Maintaining document control and tracking of safety training schedules
• Arranging safety related training with approved suppliers / internal training staff and maintaining the training matrix
• Co-ordinating all SHE related meetings and audits
• Taking & maintaining SHE meeting minutes and distributing to relevant participants
• Co-ordinating all SHE Audits with relevant role-players
• Logging all claims with RMA, capture all related documentation
• Processing new claims with RMA-receiving all documentation, finalising claim and communicating with employee
• Reporting all safety related training statistics and information to the skills development manager.

Purpose of Job

This SPECIALISED DIAGNOSTIC LEVEL technical position in the MINING and CONSTRUCTION/OEM INDUSTRY EXECUTES the Health and Safety roles for a Komatsu for a Branch/Depot/Reman/PDC/or Head Office department

FUNCTIONS:

1.Implementation of SHE Policy and Procedure

2.Incident Investigations (including administration of compensation claims)

3.SHE Training

4.Contractor requirements

Job Responsibilities

Advanced Operations SHE

Compensation Claims Administration

SHE Incident Investigations

Contractor Requirements on Customer sites

Officer SHE Policy & Procedure Implementation

SHE training (Level 1)

Competencies

Accepting Responsibility

Adapting to Change

Managing Risk

Following Policies and Procedures

Working Safely

Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Grade 12/ Form 5, Diploma

2.NQF Level

3-5 Courses in Health and Safety (Accredited providers only)

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

4 years

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Experience in the Earth Moving/ Construction/Heavy Mining Equipment industry

Skills/Additional Requirements

1.In-depth OHS Act and Regulations Course – NQF level 5

2.OHS Act Legal Compliance Auditors Course – NQF Level 5

3.Incident Investigation - NQF Level 3

4.Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment – NQF Level 3

5.Root Cause Analysis Technique/ Specialised Accident Investigation Technique – NQF Level 3

6.Supervisor Health and Safety Course – NQF Level 3

7.Health, Safety and Environmental Representation Course – NQF Level 2

8.SAMTRAC / SHEQMAN / SHEMTRAC/ SHEMBA – Equivalent – NQF Level 5

9.Legal Liability – NQF 1

10.Safe Stacking and Storage – NQF 1

11.Construction Regulations – NQF Level 1

12.First Aid Level 2

13.ISO 45001 Health and Safety (OHAS18001) Implementation

14.ISO 14001 Environmental Implementation

15.Emergency Preparedness – NQF Level 1

16.Applicable SABS / SANS Standards Awareness

17.Occupational Health and Safety Act

18.Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act

19.Mines Health and Safety Act

20.Applicable regulations to Industry, Construction and Mining

21.Accredited SAQA / SETA / DoL Bodies

In accordance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA) of 1998, Komatsu is committed to the principles of employment equity and fair labor practices. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other ground prohibited by law. We may consider designated groups as per the EEA in our selection process to ensure a diverse and representative workforce, but all applications will be assessed based on qualifications and merit.

Candidates will be expected to pass a relevant medical examination, and agree to verification checks

Only online applications will be considered

 Komatsu South Africa (Pty) Ltd complies with the protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. By submitting your application, you give us your express and informed consent to process your personal information for recruitment purposes.

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