Health & Safety Manager
OFO No: 121206
Other names for Health & Safety Manager:
- Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Manager
What is a Health & Safety Manager?
A Health & Safety Manager is responsible for the health and safety of their employees while they are at work.
A Health & Safety Manager may start their career as a:
- Environmental Officer
- Health and Safety Co-ordinator
- Occupational Hygiene Specialist
- Health and Safety Officer/ Advisor
- Technican ( eg. Workshop Supervisor)
What does a Health & Safety Manager do?
- inspects the workplace areas, machines and equipment to make sure they are safe
- develops safety strategies for their company / or industry
- implements regular testing
- makes sure supervisors understand safety & hygiene regulations
- analyses accident situations
- designs and implements emergency responses and evacuations
- designs and implements training courses for staff
- writes reports
Are you . . . ?
- interested in safety?
- a creative thinker?
- a problem solver?
- responsible?
- trustworthy?
- observant?
- a person with a conscience?
- a team player?
- reliable?
How do I become a Health & Safety Manager?
According the SETA CHIETA these are the possible qualification you could consider:
- National Diploma or Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Health
- National Diploma or Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Science
- Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health
- National Diploma or Bachelor of Technology in Occupational Hygiene
- Advanced or Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health
- Master of Technology in Environmental Health
PATH 1
National Diploma in Environmental Health
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Central University of Technology
- Durban University of Technology
- Mangosutho University of Technology
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
- Tshwane University of Technology
- Univeersity of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Health (BTech)
PATH 2
National Diploma in Environmental Health
Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Health (BTech)
Master of Technology in Environmental Health
Workplace experience
PATH 3
Advanced or Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health
- University of Cape Town
- University of KZN
- University of Pretoria
- University of the Free State
- University of the Witswatersrand
PATH 4
Higher Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing Science
- University of Johannesburg
Master of Nursing Science in Occupational Health
- Un iversity of Zululand
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education.
- CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
Registration with Health Council of SA
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Town Planning Technician … or … Mechanical Engineering Technician
Is becoming a Health & Safety Manager the right career choice for me?
