Occupational Health & Safety Consultant (Contractor OHS)

About the role

Absa is looking for an Occupational Health and Safety Consultant to implement, monitor and audit its Environment, Health and Safety policy, standards and controls across the Group, with a focus on Absa Building Contractors. The role covers risk management, site inspections, audits, training support and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OHS standards and legislation, and monitor the OHS MIS through quarterly reports from all workplaces, escalating non-compliance to management
• Liaise with business units such as CRES, Regional Operations, Group Wellness, Human Capital and Group Learning, and give expert advice on the OHS Act and COID
• Conduct site inspections and investigations (including injury-on-duty cases), and carry out OHS audits and proactive inspections with recommendations
• Assist in-country consultants with training materials, training courses, upskilling and the annual OHS plans
• Monitor contractors and service providers, and build sites' compliance with the Principal Contractor OHS plan and construction regulations
• Manage the OHS process and reporting, compile quarterly risk management reports and compile ad hoc and executive reports
• Support the development and revision of policies, procedures and standards, and maintain the OHS SharePoint site
• Represent Group OHS at meetings, committees and industry events, and share knowledge with internal and external stakeholders

Required profile

• NQF Level 5 in OHS or equivalent, and a Bachelor's degree in Physical Planning and Construction (required)
• Valid SACPCMP registration as a CHSO or Candidate CHSO
• Risk assessment, risk management and OHS experience up to auditing level, and incident investigation certificate or diploma
• SAMTRAC / Nebosh certificate or diploma
• 5 years' OHS experience in a major institution, preferably in banking or construction
• Supervisory and reporting experience, and experience liaising with external OHS stakeholders

Required skills

• Good knowledge of OHS legislation and audit skills
• Analytical risk identification, measurement and response strategies
• MS Office computer literacy
• Networking with local authorities, stakeholder management and good planning and travel management