Traffic Safety Officer

Stefanutti Stocks Coastal, is currently seeking a dynamic, deadline driven, self-starter for the position of Traffic Safety Officer.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for all site traffic management duties and related matters and will act as facilitator and coordinator of the various activities. Strong client liaison skills are imperative.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential.

Own transport is a pre-requisite.

This position requires five years experience in the capacity of Traffic Safety Officer.

Previous experience of working on SANRAL, COLTO contracts as well as previous exposure to, or experience in sound health and safety practices on site will be an advantage.

Excellent knowledge of the OHS Act is required.

Primary Duties will include:

• Traffic management duties including the development of traffic management plans and daily traffic reports.
• Risk Management: Co-ordination of and consulting of Risk Assessments and implementation of controls.
• Incident / Accident investigation.
• Assessment and co-approval of contractor files and assisting where necessary.
• Liaise with the Resident Engineer daily, using a Daily Traffic Report, in order to maintain proper traffic arrangements. Compile and maintain daily records of traffic signs installed and the traffic sign sequence at each location during execution of road works. Inspect and report to the engineer on the state of all required road signs as often as required. Exercise control over Traffic Safety regarding the safe movement of personnel, visitors, and plant on site including the wearing of High Visibility and Reflective clothing, the operation of amber lights on plant and sign stations and the cleanliness of “Construction Vehicle/Traffic Control” signs. Be responsible for ensuring all temporary road signs and cones are maintained in a good state of repair, that all signs are clean and visible at all times. Compile complete records of all traffic accident scenes, which are in any way connected to construction activities, and draw up accident reports (including amongst others photographs, witness statements, 3rd party details). Attend to the training and performance of Flagmen and all other personnel involved in traffic control. Attend to complaints and claims received from the public, as related to the traffic safety, and report this to both the Site Agent and the Engineer. Record all damaged traffic signs and delineators and ensure signed off by the RE on a daily basis.

Grade 12, Accredited Traffic Management Course, SAMTRAC or similar OHS Qualification.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction environment including road and bridge works.

Legal Liability.

HIRA.

Staff management and relevant labour legislation.

SHEQ legislation and Implementation.

Risk assessment.

Incident, Accident, Risk Identification, and Investigation.

Mentoring.