18 Oct
DLK Group (PTY
Cape Town
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Safety Officer to join the Telecommunications Branch and play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of occupational health and safety across all work environments.
Introduction : As a Senior Safety Officer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive Health & Safety strategies, systems, and structures within the Telecommunications Branch.
Your focus will be on ensuring ongoing legal compliance with safety regulations, conducting hazard analyses, and promoting a safe working environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities :
- Health & Safety Systems : Develop and maintain Health & Safety frameworks,
ensuring compliance with legal and industry standards, including OHSACT and COID ACT.
- Inspections & Audits : Conduct regular inspections, internal audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies.
- Hazard Analysis & Mitigation : Lead workplace hazard analyses and develop action plans to mitigate potential risks.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) : Ensure that all personnel, contractors, and visitors are provided with and wear the proper PPE.
- Training & Orientation : Develop and deliver safety training to employees, contractors, and visitors, ensuring they are familiar with the organization's safety standards.
- Incident Reporting : Document and report on occupational health and safety incidents and compliance status within the organization.
- Collaboration : Liaise with other Health & Safety officials and departments within and outside of the City to maintain safety consistency across operations.
- Safety Leadership :
Enforce control and preventive measures for safety compliance and engage disciplinary action for any violations of safety procedures.
- Administrative Duties : Provide general administrative support related to safety procedures and protocols.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience :
- Education : 3-year National Diploma, B-TECH, or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
- Experience : Minimum 10+ years of experience in Health & Safety, with a focus on the telecommunications and public sector.
- Knowledge : Thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practices, particularly in telecommunications and construction environments.
- Professional Registration : Registration with a professional safety body is desirable.
- Skills :
Excellent administrative skills and the ability to lead safety programs and enforce compliance.
- Requirements : Valid driver's license, able-bodied, and available 24 / 7 if required
Requirements
Health & Safety Systems : Develop and maintain Health & Safety frameworks, ensuring compliance with legal and industry standards, including OHSACT and COID ACT.
Inspections & Audits : Conduct regular inspections, internal audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies.
Hazard Analysis & Mitigation : Lead workplace hazard analyses and develop action plans to mitigate potential risks. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) : Ensure that all personnel, contractors, and visitors are provided with and wear the proper PPE.
Training & Orientation : Develop and deliver safety training to employees, contractors, and visitors, ensuring they are familiar with the organization's safety standards.
▶️ Senior Safety Officer - Telecommunications
🖊️ DLK Group (PTY
📍 Cape Town