About the position
Position Overview:
The Safety Administrator supports the Health and Safety team in ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards specific to the South African petrochemical industry. The role involves maintaining safety records, assisting in audits and inspections, and helping implement safety programs aligned with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) of South Africa, as well as industry-specific regulations and company policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date safety documentation, including incident logs, training records, risk assessments, and statutory registers.
- Assist with planning and coordination of safety training, inductions, toolbox talks, and emergency drills.
- Support HSE audits and inspections; help track corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor compliance with legal, client, and company safety standards
- Assist in reporting and investigating incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; compile reports for management.
- Control the issuing and updating of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) registers.
- Manage contractor safety documentation and assist with site access control based on safety compliance.
- Help prepare safety statistics, presentations, and monthly HSE performance reports.
- Serve as an administrative liaison between the Safety Department and operations, contractors, and external regulators.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate is required.
- SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, or equivalent safety qualification preferred.
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a safety administration role, preferably in the petrochemical or heavy industrial sector.
- Strong working knowledge of South African OHSA, Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations, and Construction Regulations.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail, ability to maintain confidentiality, and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
Desirable Qualifications & Attributes:
- Valid First Aid and Firefighting certifications.
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 and 14001 standards.
- Experience working on high-risk sites (e.g., refinery or gas plant).
- Familiarity with SAP or safety management systems used in the petrochemical sector.
Working Conditions:
- Site-based work, including office and plant environments.
- Exposure to hazardous materials and conditions; use of PPE required.
- May involve extended hours, shift work, or working on shutdowns/turnarounds.
Desired Skills:
- Administrative
- Safety Management
- Safety
