Job Purpose:
To ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations, company HSE policies, and industry best practices. The Safety Officer will actively promote a culture of safety on-site and support the implementation and maintenance of the organisation’s HSE management system in line with the Safety Advisor Registration Scheme (SARS) standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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Promote a proactive safety culture across project sites by SARS guidelines and internal HSE policies.
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Implement and manage site-specific Safety Plans in alignment with corporate and project requirements.
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Conduct risk assessments (HIRA), toolbox talks, and routine site safety inspections.
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Monitor HSE compliance and performance; provide detailed safety reports to relevant stakeholders.
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Lead the investigation of incidents/accidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
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Ensure all incidents, accidents, and near-misses are reported, documented, and analysed by SARS protocols.
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Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of NAFFCO Group’s EHS programs and initiatives.
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Support emergency preparedness by organising drills and simulations.
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Actively participate in client audits, HSE meetings, and regulatory inspections.
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Maintain accurate HSE records and documentation by SARS and ISO requirements.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Valid SARS Registration (Safety Advisor Registration Scheme).
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NEBOSH General Certificate, NVQ Level 3/4 in Occupational Health & Safety, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a safety role within construction, industrial, infrastructure, or energy sectors.
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Familiarity with ISO 45001 and other international HSE standards is preferred.
Additional Requirements:
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Willingness to travel to multiple project sites as needed.
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Possession of a valid driver’s license (if site travel is applicable).
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Physically fit and capable of conducting detailed site inspections and safety audits.
Keywords for Screening:
SARS, Safety Officer, EHS Audits, HIRA, Safety Inspections, Emergency Response, Environmental Health Officer, Incident Investigation, Safety Policy Development, Safety Audits