{"id":1727,"date":"2026-08-15T08:32:49","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T08:32:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunities4youth.co.za\/?p=1727"},"modified":"2026-08-15T08:32:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T08:32:51","slug":"health-and-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunities4youth.co.za\/?p=1727","title":{"rendered":"HEALTH AND SAFETY"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"7ece253de37d67701802a135c7f09d3f\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3250254671813811\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- thato tt -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3250254671813811\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4670355674\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety Opportunity Available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Job Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Health and Safety Officer position is available for an experienced safety professional to ensure that a Distribution Centre complies with workplace health and safety requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The successful candidate will be responsible for managing safety processes, supporting emergency preparedness, investigating incidents and ensuring that risks within the workplace are identified and controlled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should Apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This opportunity is suitable for candidates who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have experience in occupational health and safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have worked in FMCG, warehouses or distribution centres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have strong knowledge of workplace safety procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can conduct investigations and risk assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are detail-oriented and able to work with different teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minimum Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Diploma in Safety Management will be advantageous<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u20134 years\u2019 relevant health and safety experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FMCG or Distribution Centre experience preferred<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge of incident investigations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First responder training will be advantageous<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong attention to detail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good interpersonal skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main Duties and Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contractor Management<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/opportunities4youth.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-06-at-10.49.08-PM.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opportunities4youth.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-06-at-10.49.08-PM.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/opportunities4youth.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-06-at-10.49.08-PM-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/opportunities4youth.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-06-at-10.49.08-PM-1024x819.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/opportunities4youth.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-06-at-10.49.08-PM-768x614.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p><div class=\"7ece253de37d67701802a135c7f09d3f\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; 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