National OHS Co-ordinator

Takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented National OHS - Co-ordinator to join our Logistics Team in Johannesburg.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us.  We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to the Head of Risk and Security:

Purpose of this role:
The National Health and Safety Lead is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the organization’s health and safety programs across all national DC’s. This role ensures compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, promotes a culture of safety, and reduces occupational risks for employees and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities / accountabilities:
1. Legal Compliance
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, as well as other applicable health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections across all DC’S to ensure legal and procedural compliance.
• Maintain all health and safety documentation, including risk assessments, incident reports, and training records.
2. Policy and Procedure Management
• Develop and implement national health and safety policies and SOPs for all warehousing activities.
• Review and update health and safety procedures regularly in line with legislative and operational changes.
3.Training and Development
• Plan and deliver health and safety training, including induction, fire safety, emergency response, manual handling, and hazardous material management.
• Promote safety awareness through toolbox talks, safety days, and campaigns.
4. Risk Management
• Conduct site-specific risk assessments and implement risk control measures.
• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and injuries, ensuring root cause analysis and preventative actions are implemented.
5. Emergency Preparedness
• Ensure that all warehouse sites have up-to-date emergency response plans, fire evacuation procedures, and first aid provisions.
• Coordinate emergency drills across sites and ensure compliance with fire regulations.
6. Reporting and Analysis
• Compile monthly health and safety reports for senior management, highlighting trends, incidents, and recommendations.
• Monitor and analyse health and safety performance metrics across all sites.
7. Stakeholder Engagement
• Liaise with local authorities, contractors, insurance providers, and regulatory bodies during inspections and compliance checks.
• Represent the company in external audits and health and safety forums.

Qualifications and experience:
Diploma and or 10-15 years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility in safety and health management.
SAMTRAC
NEBOSH: Management of International Health & Safety
Certified Risk Management (ISO 31000)

Skills, knowledge and abilities:
1.Strong leadership and communication abilities
2.Analytical and problem-solving skills
3.Proficient in health and safety management systems (e.g., ISO 45001)
4.In-depth knowledge of South African OHS legislation and standards
5.Strong auditing and risk assessment capabilities
6.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
7.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and safety reporting systems
8.Ability to travel nationally and work independently

The Environment: 

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer- centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e- commerce company in Africa. 
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve. 
• We are short on ego and high on output. 
• We are doers and not only thinkers, its all in the execution after all. 
• We love what we do and what we are creating.
• We seek to employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who is Smart, has Integrity, and is Hardworking. 

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us! 

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply.