OHS Practitioner: Employee Health and Wellness

• Package : R338 106 per annum (plus benefits
• Enquiries : Caiphus Nkuna/ Andy Ndaba, Cell: 071 474 7078/51

Requirements :

• Matric plus NQF Level 6 in Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management. Coupled with a minimum 2 -3 years’ experience in an Occupational Health and Safety environment. Registration with a professional body in either Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH), or South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH) as a requirement.
• Competencies: Knowledge and good understanding on OHS Act (85 of 1993) Legislation and its related regulations; Knowledge of and the ability to implement directives on EHW, SHERQ, HIV and AIDS in the workplace; Problem solving; Analytical skills; Computer skills; Interpersonal skills; Presentation and facilitation skills; Report writing skills. A valid drivers’ license.

Duties :

• Monitor and ensure compliance with OHS Act (85 of 1993) & collate reports on SHERQ activities in the department; Implement OHS Policy, Occupational Health and Safety Act (85 of 1993) and related Regulations;
• Investigate accidents/incidents and complaints of employees in the workplace; Coordinate medical screening and functional medical surveillance where necessary; Review the effectiveness of health and safety measures in the department; Develop Emergency Response policies, evacuation procedures for drills; Coordinate Emergency evacuation drills within the department;
• Coordinate and facilitate (formal/informal) training for OHS Committee and Representatives; Conduct awareness (posters, workshops, webinars, pamphlets etc) for target employees e.g. use of safety equipment, fire extinguishers, evacuation chairs and PPE usage; Develop and implement Emergency Response procedures. Appoint Emergency Response Team; Coordinate the appointment of OHS representatives and committee;
• Participate in monthly meetings when required to report on relevant health and safety matters; Establish guidelines that will regulate the functions, responsibilities and administrative aspects of the OHS committee and representatives; Facilitate and continuously review and update the appointment of the relevant OHS committee members and representatives;
• Coordinate the quarterly OHS committee meetings and/or when necessary ensure effective deliberations on OHS matters and implementation of all action plans thereof; Investigate complaints relating to employee's health and safety matters safety; regarding health and safety at the workplace; Report all OHS committee functions, resolutions and action plans to appropriate authorities; Compile reports on inspections, incidents and accident investigations;
• Keep record and fill all OHS documents; Liaise with internal and external stakeholders e.g. municipality, disaster management, SAPS, OHS Committee, Contractors, HOD, Risk Management etc; Provide documents and information in the compilation of submissions of quarterly & annual reports to DPSA & OOP; Identify potential hazards and potential major incidents in the college; Conduct comprehensive Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment at the workplace; Conduct occupational health and safety/hygiene-related surveys e.g. lighting, ventilation etc. and make recommendations on control measures to be applied;
• Organize OHS compliance audits by appropriate authorities (Department of Labour etc on an annual basis); Undertake routine inspections and observations in respective work areas to monitor compliance with or violation of safety regulations, codes and standards; Establish Health & Safety inspections sheets and ensure that OHS Representatives (Reps) conduct such inspections on regular basis; Study, review and initiate appropriate action plans for all hazards and risks identified during OHS Reps inspections; Investigate all SHERQ-related incidents and accidents at the workplace, report same to relevant authorities, maintain accurate records thereof and initiate appropriate actions to prevent recurrence; Constantly strive to reduce occupational injuries, accidents and incidents at the workplace.