Health and Safety Manager - Cleaning

Health and Safety Manager - Cleaning


Company
Tsebo Group
Location
Cape Town
Posted
11 hours ago
Via
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Job Description
About Us

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people –the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER.

We are looking for a dynamic Health and Safety Manager to lead cleaning services across multiple sites in the Cape Region. To prevent accidents, injuries and work-related illnesses in the workplace. Their role is to create and implement health and safety policies in accordance with the latest legislation and to ensure that these policies are implemented by management and employees.

Duties & Responsibilities
β€’ Identify opportunities and projects to develop a Health and Safety culture within the company.
β€’ Implementation of the Tsebo Health and Safety strategy.
β€’ Provide input to the executive management team for the management and ongoing development of the company business continuity.
β€’ Develop Health and Safety strategy.
β€’ Development, implementation and management of Health and Safety systems to achieve Tsebo Health and Safety KPIs.
β€’ Review policy and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable national health and safety legislation.
β€’ Identify noncompliance with all applicable national health and safety legislation and implement corrective actions.
β€’ Monitor compliance with the Tsebo Health and Safety Policy.
β€’ Participate in the relevant regional Health and Safety Committee.
β€’ Conduct internal investigations into Health and Safety incidents, as necessary.
β€’ Conduct Health and Safety Audits as prescribed by the Health and Safety Policy.
β€’ Ensure that all necessary risk assessments within the country are conducted as per policy.
β€’ Compile and submit H&S reports through to relevant channels.
β€’ Co-ordinate and manage environmental related initiatives.
β€’ Co-ordinate and manage community social responsibility projects.
β€’ Develop and deliver training programs in accordance with site and regional initiatives.

Skills and Competencies
β€’ Able to carry out Accident and Incident Investigations
β€’ Risk Assessments and Write reports
β€’ Managing Professionally
β€’ Managing Conflict
β€’ Communication skills (written and verbal)
β€’ Delivering Objectives
β€’ Computer literacy
β€’ South African Health and Safety Legislation
β€’ Health and safety policy and procedures
β€’ Health and Safety systems and practices
β€’ Knowledge of the standard (ISO 9001:2000 – 45001
β€’ Must have a good knowledge of: Facility Management, Sound knowledge of Domestic and Industrial cleaning practices and equipment
β€’ Basic Engineering and Environmental requirements, Basic Waste Management procedures and Identify Training

Qualifications
β€’ National Diploma in Safety Management or SAMTRAC 1 + 2
β€’ National qualification in Risk Management or related course ie: NOSA (SAMTRAC) / IRCA / COMSOC / NADSAM or equivalent
β€’ Environmental studies qualification (preferable)
β€’ Minimum of 3 Years operational experience

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