Website eThekwini Municipality
EThekwini Municipality is a Metropolitan Municipality found in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. Home to the world-famous city of Durban. EThekwini is the largest City in the province and the third largest city in the country. It is a sophisticated cosmopolitan city of over 3 468 088 people. It is known as the home of Africa's best-managed, busiest port and is also a major centre of tourism because of the city's warm subtropical climate and extensive beaches.
Key Responsibility Areas
SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER
- Monitors compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, Municipal safety, Health and Environmental Standards, Policies and Procedures.
- Keeps abreast with amendments to Occupational Health and Safety Legislations and industry best practices.
- Conducts independent inquiries into the occurrence of reportable incidents and fatalities and acts as liaison for the Department of labour inquiries.
- Assists the Manager Safety and Risk in collating municipal wide accident/incident statistics.
- Plans and conducts internal safety and risk audits through consultation with respective Cluster Management.
- Plans and conducts workplace risk assessments through consultation with respective Cluster Management.
- Undertakes research into the introduction and application of new products, work methods, processes and equipment.
- Co-ordinates the administrative dimension associated with various tasks.
- Ensures Municipal staff receive appropriate training in Health and Safety.
SENIOR SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER
- Assess, mentor and monitor new Safety and Risk Officers developmental needs in terms of the Units Skills Development Strategy.
- Participate in Safety departmental planning.
- Consult with Line Management regarding Health and Safety audits and Risk Assessments conducted in all Clusters.
- Co-ordinate the Safety Department expenditure in conjunction with the Manager (Safety and Risk).
- Complete health and safety audits and risk management processes.
- Compile monthly reports on services rendered to eThekwini Municipality Clusters.
- Conduct external health and safety audits.
Essential Requirements
SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER
- Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Safety Management.
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Certificate (HIRA).
- Health and Safety Auditors course.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license
- 3 Years relevant experience in Safety and Risk Management.
- Computer Literacy.
SENIOR SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER
- Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Safety Management.
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Certificate (HIRA).
- Health and Safety Auditors course.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license
- 4 Years relevant experience in Safety and Risk Management.
- Computer Literacy.
Preferred Requirements
SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER
- Degree (NQF Level 7) in Safety Management.
- 4 Years relevant experience in Safety and Risk Management.
SENIOR SAFETY AND RISK OFFICER
- Degree (NQF Level 7) in Safety Management.
- 5 years relevant experience in Safety and Risk Management.
