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Specialist: Health & Safety Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng at Vodafone
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Role Purpose/Business Unit:
Define and implement a Campus HSE plan
Drive standard and policy implementation on campus and review implementation effectiveness
Initiate transformational drives within the campus to move HSE ownership to employees
Develop, empower and conduct safety inspections in line with a site supervision model
Coordinate visible leadership initiatives and track cultural changes on behaviour and attitude
Manage and update the HSE system with current information and records
Ensure campus HSE mandatory training and legal appointments are kept up to date
Train or facilitate the training of relevant staff and contractors on HSE related statutory requirements
Ensure an up-to-date medical surveillance program is maintained for campus employees
Support the drive of the environmental strategy on campus through key stakeholders
Participate in internal and external audits as well as policy reviews and statutory enquiries
Identify high risk projects and ensure contractor compliance and project safety compliance prior to commencement
Project manage special HSE related projects including the task-group, project plan and take responsibility for the project deliverable
Provide specialist HSE support and consultation on campus
Collate data and compile qualitative and quantitative reports aligned with Exco and board reports
Identify HSE risks, and methodically calculate risk. Identify and implement control plans to mitigate or manage the risk to an acceptable level
Ensure periodic review of the risk assessment with the associated controls to determine effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
Conduct thorough incident investigations, follow through on corrective actions and ensure all supporting evidence efficiency is up to date on system prior to close off
Create a sharing and learning platform to promote HSE awareness on campus
HSE supplier compliance management
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
Matric essential
3-5 years’ relevant experience (Essential)
4 year Degree/National Diploma in a Safety related field (Essential)
Certificate in Environmental Management (Advantageous)
A Completed NEBOSH/SAMTRAC Certificate
Core competencies, knowledge and experience :
ISO 45001 – detailed knowledge and ISO 14001 -basic knowledge
South African Health and Safety legislation – detailed knowledge
Occupational Safety concepts – detailed knowledge
ILO Standards – basic knowledge
Risk Management principles and/or ISO 31000 – basic knowledge
Project management principles
Computer literacy
Interpersonal
Communication (verbal and written)
Presentation
Facilitation
Problem solving
We make an impact by offering:
Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies
Closing date for Applications: 06 June 2025
The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus
The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.
Title: Specialist: Health & Safety
Company: Vodafone
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
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