Job Summary
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is hiring: Occupational Health and Safety Officer x1.
Closing date: 22 April 2024
- Reporting line : Occupational Health and Safety Manager
- Division : Real Estate & Logistics
- Scale Code : 401
- Position ID : 60017927
Location: The jobs are at Auckland Park in Gauteng and other centre.
Job Purpose
To assist the employer to keep the workplace safe and free from hazards to the health and safety of the employees by implementing OHS standards, fire Safety Standards, procedures and directives.
Careers at SABC
The South African Broadcasting Corporation is the public broadcaster in South Africa, and provides 19 radio stations as well as six television broadcasts to the general public. It is one of the largest of South Africa’s state-owned enterprises.
As we provide excellent and promising opportunities for individuals aspiring for development and advancement in Media careers, we’re searching for people with the highest caliber to join SABC’s workforce.
If you wish to explore new career opportunities and your qualifications and experience match our requirements step forward and apply to join SABC.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. BUSINESS OPERATIONS EFFICIENCY
- •Gather IOD statistical information for analysis
- •Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment processes
- •Participate in Fire Risk Assessments
- •Participate in incident investigations
- •Conduct weekly workplace inspections and issue reports
- •Participate and provide assistance with the formation and functioning of the Safety Committees
- •Carryout tasks as per the fire prevention program
- •Inspection of firefighting equipment
- •Identify the need for firefighting equipment
- •Present health and safety induction
- •Distribute fire safety awareness items
- •Implement Safety Plans
- •Implement the emergency procedures and plans
2. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
- •Execute Planned Task Observations and gather critical tasks information for analysis
- •Provide support on issues relating to OHS Act the OHS Program
- •Monitor OHS compliance on projects
- •Implement emergency plans and procedures
- •Conduct Safety Walkabouts with a view to pinpoint non-compliances
3. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
- •Monitor Safety Representatives, fire Marshals and first aiders inspections
- •Present Safety Induction
- •Attend departmental Health and Safety Committee meetings
- •Conduct Departmental Document verification
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Safety or relevant qualification (NQF 7).
- Fire Safety Management Certificate will be an advantage.
- Fire Investigation Course will be an advantage.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
- Basic knowledge of requirements according to ASIB, SAQCC and FDIA.
- Basic knowledge of Project Management an advantage in executing small projects and contractors’ management.
- Knowledge of the Building regulations and fire safety standards are essential e.g. (SABS 0400) etc.
- Keeping abreast of changes within health and safety legislation and fire standards to ensure the correct application of health and safety legislation.
- Ability and flexibility to respond instantly during medical, fire and other emergencies.
- Good presentation skills.
- Have good knowledge of emergency and fire systems operation and the standards that regulate such systems.
- Ability to work with people on all levels.
- Computer literate (MS Excel, Power Point, MS Word)
How to Apply
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