Junior Health and Safety Officer

SUMMARY:
Introduction:
An established agricultural operation is seeking a dedicated and experienced Health and Safety Officer to support and strengthen occupational health and safety practices across its operations. The role is based at the Head Office in Pretoria and involves regular travel to operational sites, including farms. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring legislative compliance, managing risk, and promoting a strong safety culture throughout the organisation.
 
Job Purpose:
The role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring health and safety systems, conducting inspections and risk assessments, investigating incidents, and supporting management and staff in maintaining a safe working environment.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education (essential):

• National Senior Certificate

• SAMTRAC or NEBOSH certification
• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field

• 2 - 3 years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety Management

• Occupational health and safety management in an operational environment
• Conducting OHS inspections, audits, and compliance assessments
• Hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA) and implementation of control measures
• Incident and accident investigations with corrective action implementation
• Preparing statutory documentation and health and safety reports
• Liaising with regulatory authorities, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Data analysis and reporting on health and safety performance
• Managing SHEQ records, documentation, and health and safety budgets
• Exposure to farming or agricultural operations

• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience using OHS management systems or digital inspection tools
• Strong organisational, time management, and self-management skills
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions

• Proficient in Afrikaans and English
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport
• Willingness to travel regularly to operational sites (company vehicle provided for farm travel)

• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act, 85 of 1993, and applicable regulations
• Monitor legislative changes and advise management on compliance implications
• Develop, review, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures in line with the OHS Act
• Implement emergency preparedness and response procedures that comply with OHS Act provisions

• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments across all sites
• Implement and monitor risk control measures
• Ensure safe use, inspection, and maintenance of machinery and equipment
• Promote proactive risk management practices

• Conduct regular inspections of farms and operational sites
• Identify unsafe conditions and practices and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Support operational teams in applying health and safety standards
• Monitor compliance and follow up on outstanding actions

• Facilitate health and safety inductions, refresher training, and toolbox talks
• Conduct awareness campaigns promoting safe work practices
• Ensure employees and contractors are trained according to legal requirements
• Maintain accurate training records

• Investigate incidents and accidents and recommend preventative measures
• Maintain incident registers and statutory documentation
• Prepare and submit reports to relevant authorities when required
• Compile and present monthly, quarterly, and annual safety performance and compliance reports to management
• Maintain accurate SHEQ records and performance data