📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Wheco Group is actively recruiting for a Health and Safety Admin Assistant position in Eastern Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Safety / Environment / Hse sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: Not Specified • Educational Background: Matric or equivalent• Industry Focus: Safety / Environment / Hse• Location Preference: in Eastern Cape
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-The Health and Safety Admin Assistant position is an important role within the Safety / Environment / Hse sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in Safety / Environment / Hse offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Health and Safety Admin Assistant position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the Not Specified requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Matric• Specific achievements in the Safety / Environment / Hse field• Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Safety / Environment / Hse sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
Job Title: Health and Safety Administrative Support Specialist Company: Wheco Group
Salary: Market Related Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Admin Manufacturing Reference: 206292
Vacancy Details
Employer: Wheco Group
At Wheco, a safe, compliant, and well-organized working environment is paramount across all our sites, stores, and projects. The Health and Safety team collaborates closely with various departments, sites, contractors, and service providers to ensure effective management of health and safety requirements. We are seeking a Health and Safety Administrative Support Specialist to provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support to the Health and Safety Manager. This role will emphasize OHS records, training, inspections, compliance documentation, and procurement, while also offering support to the Resources & Facilities and Retail Projects teams as needed.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage the OHS Events Calendar, including fire drills, OHS Committee meetings, and other critical activities • Organize external health and safety training and maintain training registers, certificates, and the skills matrix • Support internal training, including toolbox talks, and ensure training records are updated • Track outstanding training and inspection requirements and escalate overdue tasks to the appropriate manager or supervisor • Maintain records for OHS legal appointments and coordinate initial and refresher training as required • Document and file incident corrective actions, ensuring signed documentation is received • Oversee permits between sites and contractors, ensuring documentation is completed, filed, and non-compliance issues are escalated • Assist with OHS procurement, including creating purchase orders and liaising with suppliers via the ticketing system • Distribute OHS awareness materials to relevant sites • Provide administrative support to the Health and Safety Manager, including filing, data capturing, incident reports, and stakeholder communication • Take minutes at Health and Safety Committee meetings and maintain related documentation • Assist the Retail Projects Manager with OHS compliance documentation and procurement requirements • Offer additional procurement support to the Resources & Facilities and Retail Projects teams during peak workloads
Skills and Requirements
• Strong organizational and administrative capabilities • Excellent attention to detail and precise record-keeping • Reliability and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines • Clear communication skills with confidence in liaising with employees, contractors, and suppliers • Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook • Ability to follow procedures, identify outstanding requirements, and escalate issues when necessary • Basic understanding of health and safety practices, with a willingness to learn and develop
Minimum Requirements
• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent • Previous administrative or office experience • Basic experience in record-keeping and maintaining registers • Previous OHS/SHE experience or exposure is advantageous • A basic SHE/OHS qualification is advantageous • Experience with procurement processes or purchase orders is advantageous
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