Health and Safety Officer

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Health and Safety Officer to develop, implement and monitor occupational health and safety (OHS) policies across our operations. The successful candidate will guide employees on safety matters, conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and implement OHS policies and programs
• Advise and lead employees on various safety‑related topics
• Prepare and deliver educational seminars and webinars on a regular basis
• Review existing policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence to all rules and regulations
• Collaborate with HR to set up safety onboarding for new employees
• Conduct risk assessments and enforce preventative measures
• Identify process bottlenecks and propose timely solutions
• Monitor employee compliance with safety rules
• Prepare and present reports on accidents, violations and root causes
• Oversee workplace repairs, installations and any work that could affect employee safety

Required profile

• Experience as a Safety Officer or in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge of safety legislation, procedures and hazardous materials
• Proven ability to produce detailed safety reports
• Experience writing health and safety policies and procedures
• Familiarity with data analysis and statistical reporting
• BSc/BA in safety management or a related field
• Certificate in occupational health and safety
• Awareness of all legal requirements related to workplace safety

Required skills

• Proficient in MS Office
• Working knowledge of a Safety Management Information System