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?

A Diamond Cutter is a trained and skilled artisan who takes a rough diamond and ‘cuts’ it into a faceted shape and polishes it into a beautifully, sparkly diamond.

A Diamond Cutter seriously enhances the value of the stone by doing this.

It’s a very responsible job as a small mistake can actually ruin an expensive stone.

Most diamonds are cut according to a variety of standard faceted designs but there are some which require custom-cuts.  These ones require a lot of mathematics to work out all the ‘faces’ of the custom-cut design.

What does a Diamond Cutter do?

• being able to look ‘into’ a rough diamond and seeing its potential as a cut gem
• checking for any flaws
• deciding which faceted shape would enhance the diamond
• accurately sawing and cutting the diamond into this shape
• girdling the diamond:  rubbing 2 diamonds together to create the facet (flat face)
• cooling down the diamond after girdling an washing it
• polishing the diamond
• determining the 4 ‘c’s’: colour, cut, clarity and carat size which determines its final value

Are you … ?

• passionate about diamonds?
• passionate about the jewellery business?
• good with your hands?
• detail orientated?
• a person who takes pride in their work?
• extremely accurate and precise?
• responsible and reliable?
• honest?
• a person with good eyesight?

How do I become a Diamond Cutter?

Due to the fact that diamonds are extremely valuable and it takes very precise training – there are only a handful institutions that offer diamond cutting courses.

Here are a few you could contact:

• HARRY OPPENHEIMER DIAMOND TRAINING SCHOOL: (Johannesburg)

http://www.diamond.co.za/dts/aboutsch.htm
http://diamond.co.za/dts/inford.htm

• AFRICAN MINERAL COLLEGE:

Offers a variety of accredited and licensed diamond courses:

http://www.africanmineralscollege.co.za/courses_page.html

• CORLIA ROBERS DIAMOND EDUCATION COLLEGE:

http://www.diamondcollege.co.za/diamond college_courses.htm

• DIAMOND EDUCATION COLLEGE:  (Johannesburg)

http://diamondeducationcollege.co.za/about.htm
http://diamondeducationcollege.com/diamond-cutting.htm

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER:  Diamond and Gemstone Setter or Jewellery Designer

Is becoming a Diamond Cutter the right career choice for me?

See below for more info.

OFO No: 226301

Other names for Environmental Health Officer:

Food Safety Auditor
Licensed Premises Inspector
Food Safety Officer
Health Surveyor

What is an Environmental Health Officer?

An Environmental Health Officer’s main tasks are to inspect, identify and report on hazards in the workplace. If you are safety conscious and observant, this may be the job you’re looking for.

What does an Environmental Health Officer do?

• inspects, identifies and reports on hazards in the workplace
• makes sure company follows strict safety and hygiene standards
• records injuries in the workplace
• develops safety programmes
• informs and trains staff to safety and hygiene programmes
• develops monitoring systems

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 an Environmental Health Officer?

According to the SETA, CHIETA these are the possible qualifications you could consider at Universities of Technology:

• National Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health
• National Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science
• National Diploma or Degree in Environmental Management

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Human Resources Clerk or Project Manager

Is becoming an Environmental Health Officer the right career choice for me?

OFO No:325705

Other names for Safety Inspector:

Accident Prevention Consultant / Inspector
Bridge Inspector
Factory Inspector
Housing Inspector
Lift Inspector
Lifting Machinery Inspector
Lighthouse Inspector
Medical Equipment Inspector
Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Inspector
Safety Health Environment Quality Inspector
Works Inspector

What is a Safety Inspector?

A Safety Inspector is responsible for checking to make sure all machines and equipment are complying with government and industry safety standards.

They will also be responsible for making sure that the working conditions of employees are safe and hygienic.

Specialist Safety Inspectors include:

• Lift Inspector
• Lifting Machinery Inspector
• Medical Equipment Maintainer

These specialist inspectors will be required to be registered with ECSA.

What does a Safety Inspector do?

• makes regular checks and inspections of place of work (factories, manufacturing plantsd etc)
• conducts various tests of machinery and equipment
• removes unsafe items
• blocks off unsafe areas / workplaces
• advises employers and employees of regulations
• keeps records

Are you . . . ?

• interested in safety?
• responsible?
• trustworthy?
• analytical?
• observant?
• a people’s person?
• inquisitive?

How do I become a Safety Inspector?

To become a Safety Inspector you will need qualifications related to that field as well as years of workplace experience.

For example of qualifications:

• Engineering
• Production
• Logistics etc
  

You will need to have wide range of knowledge in  regulations and standards in your industry.

Other requirements you will need:

• Code EB Driver’s Licence
• Computer literacy (MS Office etc)

PATH 1

• After working for a while you may consider completing a National Certificate in Inspection and Enforcement Services.

PATH 2

To become a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspector

• Learnership in Inspection and Assessment (Non-Metallic) Level 4

PATH 3

• National Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing – NQF Level 5

PATH 4

To become a Lift Inspector:

• Need to qualify as a Lift Mechanic
• Workplace experience
• Complete the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) recognised Lift Inspector’s Course
• Register with ECSA in the Special Category of Lift Inspector to become a Certified Lift Inspector

PATH 5

To become a Lifting Machinery Inspector:

• Need to first need to qualify as a Rigger
• 5 years workplace experience (2 years needs to be in load testing)
• National Certificate in Lifting Machinery Inspection
• Apply to ECSA to be registered in the Special Category of Lifting Machinery Inspector: Certified Lifting Machinery Inspector

PATH 6

To become a Medical Equipment Inspector:

• Trade qualification to NQF Level 4 in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline
• Workplace experience
• National Certificate in Medical Equipment Maintenance
• Apply to ECSA to be registered in the Special Category of Medical Equipment Maintainer: Certified Medical Equipment Inspector

• ENGINEERING COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (ECSA)

ECSA is the national body that regulates professional engineers.

https://www.ecsa.co.za/default.aspx

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Clearing & Forwarding Agent or SHE&Q Practitioner

Is becoming a Safety Inspector the right career choice for me?

OFO No: 226302

Other names for SHE&Q Practitioner:

Occupational Safety Advisor
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Advisor / Coordinator / Officer / Professional
Safety Coordinator
Occupational Safety Practitioner / Officer
Radiation Protection Expert
Health and Safety Officer / Coordinator / Professional
Injury Prevention Consultant
Road Safety Coordinator
Chief Safety Officer Mining
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor
Occupational Hygienist
Risk and Safety Manager

What is a SHE&Q Practitioner?

SHE&Q Practitioners make sure their factory or manufacturing plant adheres to the legal requirements of health and safety.

What does a SHE&Q Practitioner do?

• makes sure site is following safety standards by monitory ‘permit-to-work’ systems
• co-ordinates training plans
• updates employees and staff
• ensures all she (safety, health & environmental) related tasks and conditions follow regulations
• monitors noise, lighting, exposure to hazardous substances etc

Are you . . . ?

• interested in safety?
• a problem solver?
• responsible?
• trustworthy?
• observant?
• a team player?
• strict?

How do I become a SHE&Q Practitioner?

SHE&Q Practitioners work in a lot of different sectors and because of this, different qualifications will be required.

A lot of sectors set their own training.

For instance:

According the SETA CHIETA these are the possible qualification you could consider:

PATH 1

• Diploma or Degree in Safety Management

PATH 2

• Certificate / Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment

PATH 3

• Learnership – National Certificate: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment

PATH 4

• In the mining sector you will need to complete a series of learnerships in:
• Occupational Safety, Hygiene and Environmental (Mining and Minerals) 2, 3 and 4

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Clothing Manager or Food Technologist

Is becoming a SHE&Q Practitioner the right career choice for me?

Assembly Line Workers usually stand alongside a conveyor system, while they perform their specific job before passing it on to the next worker. Most assembly line work is performed by hand, but sometimes tools are used.  These tools could include screwdrivers, soldering irons, drills or pliers etc.

TYPICAL TASKS:

• observing the worker next to them to
  determine and be ready for item to be passed on
• completing their task timeously and
  accurately before passing the item down the ‘line’
• observing quality control

ARE YOU …

• able to do repetitive work day in and
  day out?
• a team player?
• good with your hands?
• observant?
• deadline orientated?
• prepared to work overtime?
• prepared to work shifts?
• a person with good eye-hand co-ordination?
• physically fit?

TRAINING:

• Apprenticeship:

Usually a 4 year contract between company and the apprentice.  This includes 4 subjects at national exam level as well as a 12 week theoretical training.

• Learnership:

Usually a 3 year contract between the learner, employer and training institution which results in a qualification.

• FET Colleges:

Offer a 3 year school-leaving certificate: National Certificate
Vocational (NCV).  This is similar to the new National Senior Certificate (NSC) in schools. This certification includes
both theory and practical workshop experience. 
This certification requires the applicant to complete a practical
internship under the supervision of an experienced artisan.

You can also apply to do a short practical hands-on courses skills programme at an FET College.

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?

OFO No: 226302

Other names for SHE&Q Practitioner:

Occupational Safety Advisor
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Advisor / Coordinator / Officer / Professional
Safety Coordinator
Occupational Safety Practitioner / Officer
Radiation Protection Expert
Health and Safety Officer / Coordinator / Professional
Injury Prevention Consultant
Road Safety Coordinator
Chief Safety Officer Mining
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor
Occupational Hygienist
Risk and Safety Manager

What is a SHE&Q Practitioner?

SHE&Q Practitioners make sure their factory or manufacturing plant adheres to the legal requirements of health and safety.

What does a SHE&Q Practitioner do?

• makes sure site is following safety standards by monitory ‘permit-to-work’ systems
• co-ordinates training plans
• updates employees and staff
• ensures all she (safety, health & environmental) related tasks and conditions follow regulations
• monitors noise, lighting, exposure to hazardous substances etc

Are you . . . ?

• interested in safety?
• a problem solver?
• responsible?
• trustworthy?
• observant?
• a team player?
• strict?

How do I become a SHE&Q Practitioner?

SHE&Q Practitioners work in a lot of different sectors and because of this, different qualifications will be required.

A lot of sectors set their own training.

For instance:

According the SETA CHIETA these are the possible qualification you could consider:

PATH 1

• Diploma or Degree in Safety Management

PATH 2

• Certificate / Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment

PATH 3

• Learnership – National Certificate: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment

PATH 4

• In the mining sector you will need to complete a series of learnerships in:
• Occupational Safety, Hygiene and Environmental (Mining and Minerals) 2, 3 and 4

OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Clothing Manager or Food Technologist

Is becoming a SHE&Q Practitioner the right career choice for me?