Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Practitioner
Full time @The-Focus-Group posted 5 months ago in Health & Safety Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 154207
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Offered Salary 0
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Career Level Intermediate or mid-level
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Health Care
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Qualifications Diploma
Job Description
📍 Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
📑 Full-Time |
Facilities / Property Management
👤 Reports To: OHS Manager / Regional Operations Manager
Purpose of the Role
The OHS Practitioner ensures compliance with health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures across a national property portfolio. The role focuses on risk management, audits, and implementing safety systems to protect employees, tenants, contractors, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
⚖️ Compliance & Risk Management
- Implement and monitor OHS systems in line with legal requirements
- Conduct risk assessments, site inspections, and audits
- Ensure compliance with the OHS Act, COID, and other legislation
- Investigate incidents, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions
- Escalate non-compliance issues to management
📚 Training & Awareness
- Develop and deliver OHS training programs and awareness campaigns
- Organize seminars, webinars, and onboarding safety sessions
- Update training materials in line with legislative changes
🗂 Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain records of inspections, incidents, and compliance activities
- Compile and manage Health & Safety files for projects
- Prepare monthly and ad-hoc reports for management
🤝 Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with HR, Facilities, Operations, and external contractors
- Provide expert advice and mentorship on OHS matters
- Attend Department of Labour inspections and inquiries
Candidate Profile
A qualified OHS professional with experience in facilities, property management, or construction. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of leading safety initiatives across multiple sites. Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills are essential.
Qualifications & Experience
- SAMTRAC / HIRA / NEBOSH / OHS Certificate or equivalent
- 3–5 years in OHS, preferably in facilities, property management, or construction
- Experience with electronic business management systems and OHS audits
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Leadership and mentorship capabilities
- Proficiency in MS Office and safety management systems
- Ability to recommend and implement technical solutions
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Familiarity with SANS standards and hazardous materials handling
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- SACPCMP registration (preferred)
- Willingness to travel to sites across South Africa
Desired Skills
- COID
- Environmental Management
- HACCP
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Incident Handling
- Occupational Health
- Risk Assessments
