Senior Environmental Health & Safety Officer

Position Summary:
The EHS Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the environmental health and safety programs of projects. This role ensures compliance with all relevant environmental and occupational health and safety legislation, customer, and organisational requirements. The EHS Officer will conduct risk assessments, enforce preventative measures, lead EHS awareness sessions, and investigate workplace incidents.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and implement EHS policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
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Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions including PPE requirements.
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Maintain and update all EHS records, including incident reports, inspection documents, and training logs.
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Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure stakeholder and internal opportunities for improvement are implemented timeously.
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Serve as the point of contact for all regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with all EHS permits and legislation, and customer and organisational requirements.
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Lead emergency response teams and provide guidance during environmental or safety incidents.
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Source and deliver EHS training programs to employees and management.
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Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and coordinate compensation claims and track incidence records and data.
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Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities, or new prevention measures.
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Report on EHS performance and propose improvements to management.
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Stay current with EHS trends, laws, and best practice.
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Supervise EHS Officers, contractors and sub-contractors in area of responsibility
Qualifications and Experience:
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Matric certificate
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SAMTRAC or equivalent e.g. SHEMTRAC, NEBOSH, IRCON
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Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA) training
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SACPCMP registered and in Good Standing
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Safety Management Certificate
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Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA)
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Root Cause Analysis Technique (RCAT) or equivalent Incident Investigation training
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Auditing training
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Legal Liability training
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At least five (5) years’ experience in construction health & safety
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Computer literacy essential, including the use of MS 365, MS Word, and MS Excel
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A minimum of 5 years of experience in an EHS role, preferably in a similar industry.
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Strong understanding of EHS legislation and best practice.
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Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
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Proficient in EHS management systems and software.
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Exceptional communication and training skills.
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Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams during crisis situations.
The ideal candidate will be initiative-taking, meticulous, and able to work independently. They must possess the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with employees at all levels within the organization, as well as with external stakeholders. The EHS Officer must be committed to fostering a culture of safety, wellbeing, and environmental responsibility.

Contact information

Wenz