PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Reporting to the Snr Safety Practitioner the incumbent in this position will be responsible to facilitate the Occupational Safety ’ Health programme in the Dumbe and Piet Retief Areas

EDUCATION
MIN EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Senior Certificate

TERTIARY: ESSENTIAL

Completed SAMTRAC; NEBOSH; NADSAM or similar formal Safety qualification.
Current registration in a Safety programme with an accredited institution, with the goal of exiting with a NQF 5 or higher qualification, will be considered

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

Minimum five years’ experience in forestry/agricultural operations
Minimum two years’ experience of actively working in a safety facilitation role

RESPONSIBILITIES / KPAS:
The main responsibilities would be to:

Assist the Forest Operation Safety Practitioner with the successful implementation and facilitation of the Mondi Safety ’ Health Programme
Maintain the NOSA 5-star safety system for Dumbe operations.
Liaise with contract partners and monitor their safety and health compliance through engagement, inspections, and audits.
Roll out Mondi Safety ’ Health campaigns.
Coach and support Mondi and contractor HSE Reps

Assist the Forest Operation Health Practitioner with the following duties:

Fitness assessments
Health ’ hygiene inspections
Biohazardous waste management
Peer educator training and coaching
Coaching and support for first aiders
Emergency Response Drills
Assist with emergency and administrative duties as requested.
Assist with requirements of the railway Safety Regulator

JOB COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS – ESSENTIAL

Valid code EB Driver’s license with off-road driving experience and competency
Team player
Assertive and able to take initiative and make decisions.
Fluent in local dialect (English and Zulu)
Computer literate
First aid qualification and proficiency
Passionate about people and their wellbeing
Energetic ’ Motivated
Good interpersonal skills
Negotiation and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure