Safety Officer Transnet ( RME ) - Cape Town, Western Cape This advert is open for application by external applicants. Equity Statement : Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division. Applicants that are interested in applying for any of the advertised positions must apply by registering on the Careers section of the Transnet Internet. Please take care in completing all required details on the profile, and then apply for the position. Alternative Application Methods: (Completed Curriculum Vitae to be submitted) Post : E-mail : Fax : The closing date is on 05.09.2014. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement. Note: if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement please consider your application as unsuccessful. Any questions regarding the application or recruitment process should be sent in writing to [email protected]. We urge all our employees, clients, members of the public and our suppliers to report any kind of fraud or corruption at Transnet. Call the hotline toll free number: 0800 003 056 or email Transnet@tip-offs Operating Division : Transnet ( RME ) Position Title : Safety Officer Employee Group : Permanent Department : RME-Track South-CPT Location : Cape Town Reporting To : Snr Contract Manager Grade Level : G Reference Number : 50005046 Position Purpose : To implement RME Safety, Health, Environment and Quality strategies and policies as well as related legislative requirements aligned to best practice. Position outputs : Assist Project Manager in the implementation of health & safety specification and approve Contractors Safety Plan. Align Health and Safety requirements with that of the Operating Divisions. Participates in Project Specific Risk analysis. Verify that Contractors have prepared their Health and Safety Plans in accordance with the Health and Safety Specification and arrange for the Construction Manager, Project Manager and Safety Manager to approve the Health and Safety Plan. Arrange for the Project Specific Induction Training to be given to all RME staff, Contractors and Visitors and facilitates Health and Safety Training. Assist Construction Supervisors to continuously verify compliance by Contractors to Health and Safety requirements. Analyze Health and Safety performance and advice the Construction Manager and Project Manager on appropriate. Assist the Construction Manager in preparing an Emergency Management Plan by coordinating the inputs of the interested and affected parties and ensure integration of the plan with Transnet Operating Divisions. Investigate to identify the root causes of all incident and near misses and ensure continuous follow-up in order to immediately correct unsafe acts and conditions. Report on Health and Safety performance and statistical process controls as directed by the Managers. Monitor all factors likely to improve health and safety are taken into consideration such as Job Specific Hazard Assessments by Contractors, Daily Safety Task Instruction (DSTI) Contractor Housekeeping, Training, Occupational health and hygiene, Safe Systems of Work and Safe Work Procedures Qualifications & Experience : A B-tech or National Diploma in health and safety is required. Must have at least 5 year’s experience in a health and safety function with responsibilities in a Multi-disciplinary project environment. Must be Eligible for registration with the appropriate body as a Safety Professional within 12 months of appointment. Course in Rail Safety Regulator would be advantageous. Competencies : Business acumen, results driven and dynamic, Presentable, professional and confident, Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure, Team player, Communication skills, Report writing, Computer literacy, Consulting and advisory skills, A thorough knowledge of the OHS Act and regulations (including construction regulations), A sound knowledge of hazard identification and risk management process, incident causation phenomena and investigation procedure, Knowledge of implementing OHSAS 18001 safety management system
Posted on: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 07:46:58 +0000
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