SPECIALIST: SAFETY
Listing reference: nwu_000172
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 20 September 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Safety
Location: North West
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market-related.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES
POSITION NUMBER: N001504
VACANCY:SPECIALIST: SAFETY
PEROMNES GRADE: 08
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To develop, implement and monitor safety management procedures and processes across campuses in line with the approved safety management policy; Plan and conducts safety management audits and develop action plans to improve safety management compliance across campuses and ensure synergies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Safety Management System
· Develop and Implement and monitor the progress in the Safety management system in line with the latest legislation and policies, procedures and guidelines.
· Engage various departments and faculties to assist them with safety management system and alignment.
2. Incident investigations, audits and inspections plans
· Prepare and update annual audit plan and reports of findings providing a high-level perspective of compliance by the NWU.
· Prepare, implement and control inspection plans for safety coordinators.
· Investigate incidents, report on findings and make formal recommendations and corrective measures to prevent re-occurrence.
3. Monitoring and Reporting
· Prepare monthly management reports, indicating deviations in respect of project schedules and budgets, as well as highlighting potential legal, safety and quality risks.
· Issue quarterly reports summarising OHS risks, hazards and non-conformities. Compile and present OHS reports.
· Review OHS policy, system, updates and implementation processes and ensure the changes are implemented correctly.
· Develop, implement and review OHS system and Quality manual.
· Formalise procedures and processes.
· Assist with legal compliance responsibilities, appointments and rolling out of safety systems in various departments.
4. Project Administration
· Manage and oversee projects within the department and form part of professional teams from stage 1 to stage 6.
5. Record Management and Emergency Preparedness
· Ensure that all safety regulations, safety compliance are adhered to in all campuses and approval of safety and emergency preparedness.
· Manage and improve the risk management process to ensure effective mitigation of risks through participation and providing guidance for Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Management of Change, Incident and Accidents.
6. Safety Administration
· Preparation of safety reports and Safety administration and reporting.
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr. Thabani Mhlongo on 018 299 2751,
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Refiloe Khabo on 018 299 4799.
CLOSING DATE: 19 SEPTEMBER 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Minimum requirements
· Bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in Safety Management and/or related field.
· Postgraduate qualification (NQF 6) in Management.
· Registration with SAMTRAC & SACPMP.
· SAIOSH membership or equivalent.
· Five (5) years’ proven operational experience as a Safety Management Officer, Specialist and/or Manager.
