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Job Title – Health and Safety Manager

Description

A Health and Safety Manager monitors the removal of physical, biological and chemical hazards, and training of employees on safety policies, procedures, and regulations. They also act as advisors to health and safety administration team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. 

Typical Job Activities

Develops and executes health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines
Prepares and enforces policies to establish a culture of health and safety
Evaluates practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
Conducts training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
Monitors compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
Inspects equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
Investigates accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
Recommends solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
Reports on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics

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Educational Requirements

Senior Certificate with matric exemption for a degree course in Safety Management or relevant fields
Must have a valid qualification on occupational health and safety

Compulsory subjects: Physical Science and Mathematics
Recommended subjects: Geography and Biology 

What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?

Have a medical and biological aptitude
Be interested in the health and well-being of communities
Have initiative
Be responsible and honest
Have integrity
Have good communication skills and tact

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Employment Opportunities 

Moderate

Market Competitiveness

Low

Income Potential

Moderate

Self-Employment Opportunities

Moderate

International Employment Opportunities

Moderate

Possible Employers

Regional services councils
Departments of Health
Department of Labour
Department of Agriculture
Large food manufacturers
Industries
Mines
Hotel groups

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Relevant Contact Details

Construction safety file
http://safety-file.co.za 

National Department of Health
www.health.gov.za/

Career Progress and Path

Further studies in the specific career field
Experience in specific field
Work performance

Possible Career Paths

Specialist career in the specific field
Management positions in the specific field

Employment Stability

Moderately stable

Reasons to consider this career

The job is stable
I can communicate and interact with people
I can apply my special skills
I am very interested in a specific subject or field