National OHS Co-ordinator

a leading South African online retailer is looking for a highly talentedNational OHS - Co-ordinator to join our Logistics Team in Johannesburg.

We are a young dynamic hyper growth company looking for smart creative hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs a great work environment and a promise that you wont be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to theHead of Risk and Security:

Purpose of this role:
The National Health and Safety Lead is responsible for developing implementing andmanaging the organizations health and safety programs across all national DCs. This roleensures compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation promotes a culture ofsafety and reduces occupational risks for employees and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities / accountabilities:
1. Legal Compliance
Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 as well as otherapplicable health safety and environmental legislation.
Conduct regular audits and inspections across all DCS to ensure legal and proceduralcompliance.
Maintain all health and safety documentation including risk assessments incident reports andtraining records.
2. Policy and Procedure Management
Develop and implement national health and safety policies and SOPs for all warehousingactivities.
Review and update health and safety procedures regularly in line with legislative andoperational changes.
and Development
Plan and deliver health and safety training including induction fire safety emergencyresponse manual handling and hazardous material management.
Promote safety awareness through toolbox talks safety days and campaigns.
4. Risk Management
Conduct site-specific risk assessments and implement risk control measures.
Lead investigations into incidents near misses and injuries ensuring root cause analysis andpreventative actions are implemented.
5. Emergency Preparedness
Ensure that all warehouse sites have up-to-date emergency response plans fire evacuationprocedures and first aid provisions.
Coordinate emergency drills across sites and ensure compliance with fire regulations.
6. Reporting and Analysis
Compile monthly health and safety reports for senior management highlighting trendsincidents and recommendations.
Monitor and analyse health and safety performance metrics across all sites.
7. Stakeholder Engagement
Liaise with local authorities contractors insurance providers and regulatory bodies duringinspections and compliance checks.
Represent the company in external audits and health and safety forums.

Qualifications and experience:
Diploma and or 10-15 years experience with progressively increasing responsibility in safetyand health management.
SAMTRAC
NEBOSH: Management of International Health & Safety
Certified Risk Management (ISO 31000)

Skills knowledge and abilities:
leadership and communication abilities
and problem-solving skills
in health and safety management systems (e.g. ISO 45001)
-depth knowledge of South African OHS legislation and standards
auditing and risk assessment capabilities
communication and interpersonal skills
in Microsoft Office Suite and safety reporting systems
to travel nationally and work independently

The Environment:

• employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic smart customer- centric fun and have the shared ambition of being the leading e- commerce company in Africa.
• We have fun work hard take ownership work in teams to create solutions and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
• We are short on ego and high on output.
• We are doers and not only thinkers its all in the execution after all.
• We love what we do and what we are creating.
• We seek to employ an Extra Ordinary Mind whois Smart has Integrityand is Hardworking.

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities to apply.