Health and Safety Assistant

Our client, a block management company, is looking to recruit a Health and Safety Assistant to join their team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for not only coordinating but also developing the Health and Safety service within all sections of the company.

The role forms an integral part of the Health and Safety team advising Property Management, Maintenance, Concierge, and Major Work’s team.

The role will be designed for the upkeep of all health and safety processes and developing new systems of work.

The appointee will also be expected to have an approachable presence within the group, supporting the senior leadership team to progress Health and Safety.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with good attention to detail, and a strong character with a self-motivated “can do” inclusive approach to daily tasks.

The role will require some flexibility and resilience to develop Health and Safety within an ever growing and expanding business.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with internal and external suppliers and contractors to continually improve Health and Safety systems and processes.
• Complete contract reviews and report on areas of improvement to the property management team.
• Invoicing and date entry.
• Managing the successful delivery of projects, including client and contractor liaison.
• Producing written reports and correspondence.
• Advising clients on a range of specialist areas such as risk assessments, occupational health, etc.
• Communicate with internal and external suppliers and contractors to continually improve Health and Safety systems and processes.
• Implement systems and processes to deliver cost-effective reporting to both internal and external clients.
• Review and analyse current control measures and implement change to minimise risk.
• Take ownership of the role and be self-accountable for decision making.
• Analyse and implement policies, procedures, and services to grow the Health and Safety function.
• Support project teams in the delivery and control of new products and services.
• Develop and / or support the Health and Safety training of all employees.

Key Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Experience in developing and delivering Health and Safety within a professional organisation.
• Willingness to learn OSH guidelines, practices, and legislation.
• Strong IT skills including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Diligent, punctual, with an analytical mind.
• Strong leadership abilities to influence and implement both behavioural and systematic change.
• Strong team player who does not mind stepping in to help where needed.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.

Qualifications:

• Degree level education.
• Health and Safety qualification desirable but not essential.
• Membership of IOSH is desirable but not essential.

Experience / Qualifications required:

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills to be able to encourage cooperation between various stakeholders.
• Data entry and upkeep of management systems.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Previous experience of audits and inspections.

Salary: R20 000 - R25 000

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Area: Stellenbosch area (will be working remotely).

Please apply online if you meet all the requirements.

Please assume that your application was unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 4 weeks from the date of this advertisement.