Job Title: Health Safety and Environment Officer

Location: [Coega Port Elizabeth]

Job Type: 4 Months Fixed Term Contract

Job Summary:

The Health Safety and Environment Officer will be responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and environmental compliance within the company. The candidate will work closely with various departments to implement and maintain policies, procedures, and programs to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. The HSE Officer will also be responsible for conducting regular inspections, audits, and training programs to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop, implement, and maintain health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and address potential hazards or risks
- Provide guidance and support to management and employees on health, safety, and environmental issues
- Coordinate and conduct training programs on health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices
- Monitor and report on health, safety, and environmental performance metrics
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards
- Maintain records and documentation related to health, safety, and environmental practices
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in health, safety, and environmental management

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, or related field
- Certification in occupational health and safety (e.g. NEBOSH, OSHA)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a health, safety, and environmental role
- Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.