At General Construction, the safety , health and wellbeing of our employees remain the top-most priority. We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and compliant working environment across all our operations. We are currently looking for qualified and motivated ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐ & ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ to join our team and help us uphold the standards of OSHA 2005 & its regulations as well as other related legislation.
Key Responsibilities
As a Safety & Health Officer, your core duties, in line with Section 20 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2005, will include:
Conducting regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across worksites and operational areas.
Identifying hazards and recommending preventive and corrective measures to minimise risks.
Investigating accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, and employee complaints, and preparing detailed reports.
Delivering Safety & Health inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions to both local and expatriate workers, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
Assisting in the implementation and continuous improvement of the companyโs Health & Safety Management System.
Ensuring compliance with Safety & Health procedures, PPE requirements and deliveries, and legal obligations across sites.
Supporting emergency preparedness and crisis response initiatives.
Being available to work flexible or odd hours when operational and site requirements demandโ.
Liaise with relevant authorities.
Ideal Profile & Qualifications
โBachelor of Science (Hons) in Occupational Safety & Health / OSH Management from a recognised institution, or equivalent qualification recognised by the Higher Education Commission, in line with OSHA 2005 requirements.
Previous experience as a Safety & Health Officer, preferably within the construction industry.
Strong knowledge of Mauritian Safety & Health legislation and construction safety practices.
Good analytical and reporting skills with the ability to conduct investigations and prepare clear reports.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace and possession of a valid driving license.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.
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