Absa Group is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Consultant: Occupational Health and Safety based in Johannesburg. This is a full-time hybrid opportunity for professionals with extensive occupational health and safety experience who are passionate about creating safe working environments, ensuring legal compliance, and supporting risk management initiatives across multiple African regions.
This role offers the opportunity to work within one of Africa’s leading financial institutions while supporting the implementation and monitoring of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards throughout the organization. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, improving workplace safety, conducting audits, managing risks, and supporting business units across various countries.
Position: Occupational Health and Safety
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Job Requisition ID: R-15989155
Consultant: Occupational Health and Safety Vacancy at Absa Group
About Absa Group
Absa Group is one of Africa’s leading financial services organizations with more than 100 years of banking experience. The group operates across several African countries, providing retail, business, corporate, investment, and wealth banking solutions.
The organization continues to strengthen its commitment to employee wellbeing, operational excellence, compliance, and sustainable business practices. Occupational Health and Safety forms an essential part of maintaining safe workplaces while protecting employees, contractors, visitors, and business operations.
Job Purpose
The Consultant: Occupational Health and Safety will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, auditing, and improving Occupational Health and Safety systems across the Africa Regions.
The position focuses on ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, company policies, and internal standards while reducing workplace risks through inspections, investigations, reporting, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The successful candidate will collaborate with internal business units, country consultants, regulators, contractors, and external stakeholders to maintain effective OHS programs throughout the organization.
Main Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform a wide range of Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities, including:
- Monitor Occupational Health and Safety compliance across multiple workplaces.
- Ensure adherence to Occupational Health and Safety legislation and company standards.
- Collect and review quarterly Occupational Health and Safety reports.
- Escalate instances of non-compliance to relevant management structures.
- Provide expert advice on Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID).
- Conduct workplace inspections to identify hazards and potential risks.
- Perform injury-on-duty investigations.
- Review investigation findings and recommend corrective actions.
- Conduct Occupational Health and Safety audits.
- Prepare detailed audit reports with practical recommendations.
- Participate in Occupational Health and Safety committee meetings.
- Support the development and revision of Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Assist regional consultants in preparing annual Occupational Health and Safety plans.
- Conduct research into Occupational Health and Safety best practices.
- Promote ongoing Occupational Health and Safety awareness across the business.
- Maintain Occupational Health and Safety information on SharePoint platforms.
- Ensure contractors comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Audit contractor safety systems and documentation.
- Monitor Occupational Health and Safety implementation at construction sites.
- Verify contractor appointments, certifications, and legal compliance.
- Attend workplace safety meetings when required.
- Provide technical Occupational Health and Safety guidance to business units.
- Assist with workplace risk reduction initiatives.
Occupational Health and Safety Process Management
The successful candidate will also manage and improve Occupational Health and Safety processes throughout the organization.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing Occupational Health and Safety reporting systems.
- Sending quarterly reporting reminders.
- Monitoring submission of compliance reports.
- Compiling quarterly compliance statistics.
- Supporting appointments of Managers, OHS Representatives, First Aiders, Fire Wardens, and Evacuation Leaders.
- Assisting with Occupational Health and Safety training coordination.
- Monitoring emergency evacuation exercises.
- Reviewing changes in Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
- Maintaining legal compliance registers.
- Supporting policy reviews.
- Providing guidance on Occupational Health and Safety risks associated with projects, workplaces, and special events.
Reporting Responsibilities
Reporting forms an important part of this position.
The Consultant will be responsible for:
- Preparing monthly Occupational Health and Safety reports.
- Compiling quarterly risk management reports.
- Reviewing compliance reports from country consultants.
- Escalating outstanding compliance issues.
- Preparing executive reports after country visits.
- Producing ad hoc reports requested by management.
- Presenting Occupational Health and Safety performance information to stakeholders.
Risk Management Responsibilities
Risk management remains one of the core functions of this position.
Key duties include:
- Identifying Occupational Health and Safety risks.
- Recommending practical risk mitigation strategies.
- Supporting implementation of compliance frameworks.
- Working with internal and external stakeholders.
- Promoting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supporting policy alignment across business units.
- Recommending technical solutions for workplace safety.
- Monitoring new Occupational Health and Safety technologies.
- Keeping updated with industry developments and regulatory changes.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Strong communication skills are essential for success in this position.
Responsibilities include:
- Responding to Occupational Health and Safety enquiries.
- Supporting employees and business units with Occupational Health and Safety guidance.
- Publishing Occupational Health and Safety communication on internal platforms.
- Conducting workplace inspections across African regions.
- Delivering Occupational Health and Safety training.
- Supporting awareness campaigns.
- Participating in industry workshops and conferences.
- Sharing knowledge with Occupational Health and Safety professionals.
- Promoting engagement in Occupational Health and Safety initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- NQF Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or an equivalent qualification.
- Incident Investigation Certificate or Diploma.
- SAMTRAC or NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma.
- Additional Occupational Health and Safety qualifications will be advantageous.
Experience Required
Candidates should have:
- At least five years of Occupational Health and Safety experience.
- Experience conducting Occupational Health and Safety audits.
- Experience with workplace risk assessments.
- Experience investigating workplace incidents.
- Supervisory experience.
- Report writing experience.
- Experience working with external Occupational Health and Safety stakeholders.
- Experience within African regions.
- Experience in banking, financial services, construction, or similarly regulated industries.
- Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Excellent understanding of Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Risk assessment expertise.
- Risk management knowledge.
- Project management skills.
- Audit experience.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Stakeholder management abilities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships with regulators and government authorities.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks.
- Travel planning skills.
- Self-motivation and accountability.
Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Professional integrity.
- Commitment to compliance.
- Adaptability.
- Ability to influence others.
- Networking skills.
- Decision-making capability.
- Report writing expertise.
- Data analysis skills.
- Planning and organizing ability.
- Initiative and ownership.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to workplace safety across multiple African countries while working within one of the continent’s leading financial institutions. The successful candidate will gain exposure to regional Occupational Health and Safety practices, work alongside experienced professionals, participate in strategic risk management initiatives, and contribute to creating safer working environments across a large organization.
The hybrid work model also provides flexibility while maintaining collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders across different regions.
Interested candidates should submit their applications before the closing date of 31 July 2026. Late applications may not be considered.
Before applying, ensure that:
- The CV is updated.
- Qualifications are included.
- Occupational Health and Safety certifications are attached.
- Employment history is accurate.
- Relevant experience is clearly highlighted.
- Contact details are current.
- Supporting documents are ready for submission.
Only shortlisted candidates are expected to be contacted regarding the next stage of the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Applications for the Consultant: Occupational Health and Safety position are currently open.
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