Safety Officer Job Job Details | O&L

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To monitor, evaluate, and report on the operational execution of action items related to safety and environmental management, as documented in the SHE plan; EMP; Fire management Plan and Emergency plan. To provide professional support to the business when required in the execution of the mentioned plans as well as compliance with relevant legislation.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree or Diploma in Safety Management / SAMTRAC/NEBOSH.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a safety management field.
• Familiar with ISO 45001 Requirements.
• Certification in Incident Investigations.
• Professional knowledge in the safety field.
• Understanding of safety legislation in Namibia.
• Experience in a n FMCG factory and agriculture/agronomy operation al environment will be an added advantage.
• A degree or Diploma in Environmental Health will be an added advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the organization with implementing and maintaining an effective operational safety management system in line with Group Standards and international best practices.
• Conduct inspections to ensure that safety operating procedures are being adhered to and that other safety and environmental management system components are entrenched within business practices.
• Conduct risk assessments if and when required.
• Conduct risk assessments on any new projects executed onsite.
• Maintain legal appointments within the OpCo in line with the agreed framework.
• Conduct compliance reviews as per safety-related CRMPs.
• Maintain and report on safety statistics at OpCo level.
• Ensure that safety-related incident and investigation reports are completed .
• Ensure that the Ministry of Labour and the Group Health & Wellness department is informed of all incidents as specified in relevant requirements.
• Conduct regular testing of emergency preparedness.
• Liaise with line managers, supervisors, and SLT regarding any safety and environmental matters that could influence the organization's ability to execute its business sustainably.

Areas of Service: Windhoek (Avis factory - duty station), Mariental !Aimab Superfarm, Ondangwa, Coastal Regions (must be willing to travel)

Closing date: 04 July 2024

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Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

"This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 4060