Health & Safety Officer - Forestry

VACANCY Safety, Health and Environment Officer The successful incumbent will report directly to the General Manager. Job Description Provide support and guidance to managers on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) matters within the organisation Investigate incidents using root cause analysis tools and compile detailed reports Implement, monitor and enforce compliance with OHS legislation Conduct OHS audits Review and update safety management systems and associated training programmes Monitor and report on incidents and accidents Provide first responder assistance during medical emergencies (during and after hours) Compile and present weekly, monthly and quarterly reports Participate in workplace committees and forums Assist and participate in firefighting operations Manage site emergency preparedness Handle Injury on Duty (IOD) mitigation and management Oversee contractor management processes Ensure site environmental management and compliance Maintain risk registers Requirements Minimum Job Requirements Education / Skills SAMTRAC qualification or equivalent Occupational Health and Safety Act training certificate Firefighting and emergency procedures training Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act within a forestry-related industry First aid / medical response training Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Strong administrative skills Valid driver’s licence Person Requirements Well-organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to work under pressure Comfortable liaising across all organisational levels Ability to meet deadlines consistently Strong verbal and written communication skills in business English Ability to communicate in isiXhosa will be advantageous Good report-writing capability Sound problem-solving skills Thorough knowledge of health and safety systems and legal requirements, with proven implementation ability