Trainee Health & Safety Administrator

SUMMARY:
Southern Oil Pty Ltd, an established company and market leader in manufacturing Canola oil and related products in the retail, food services, and bulk sectors, has the following exciting career opportunity in Swellendam.

POSITION INFO:

Short Summary:

The role is to provide administrative support and reporting capability to the Health & Safety Officer. This position requires a flexible approach.
The role will be office-based with training to enable the successful applicant to fully understand the operational requirements to further develop into a Health and Safety Administrator.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately document and record information as instructed by the Health & Safety Officer.
• Create a safer and healthier work environment to benefit all by promoting a culture of working safely.
• Assist with implementing health and safety programs for all sites and updating safety manuals.
• Assist with site induction program for all employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Conduct follow-ups and referrals of employees.
• Ensure the required PPE is issued to each employee and liaise with purchasing to find the most cost-efficient.
• Assist with special projects that are reasonable for your job role.
• Prepare reports and documents for the Health & Safety Officer.
• Assist in reviewing and coordinating risk assessments, registers, incident reports, and audits.
• Immediately report problems or failures that may impact the organization to Health & Safety Officer.
• Contribute towards the efficient running of the Health & Safety Department.

• Any health and safety-related qualification will be an advantage
• Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Proficient in English and Afrikaans
• Proficiency in Xhosa would be an advantage
• Effective oral, written, presentation and communication skills
• Excellent people skills and detailed oriented

• Be an experienced Administrator
• Have in-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Have advanced MS Office skills
• Ability to work under pressure without supervision
• Quickly understand, learn and implement new work systems
• Always maintain data integrity and administrative accuracy
• Ability to understand the importance of processing information

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