Assistant Safety Officers / Safety Supervisors - Occupations

Descriptions & Duties

Assists the employer and Safety Officer, where appropriate, in promoting the safety and health of persons employed in a workplace or a construction site. Advises employees on safety standards, and supervises the observance of such standards for the promotion of safety at work. Implementing industrial safety training.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Trade Specific Competencies

Construction project supervision knowledge and skills

Assistant Safety Officers / Safety Supervisors must ensure that occupational safety and health measures at construction sites are properly observed and followed from start to finish. They must coordinate effectively with professionals, peers, site supervisors and workmen to ensure that the projects are free from accidents.

Professional knowledge and skills in architectural design

Assistant Safety Officers / Safety Supervisors must always apply professional knowledge and skills about occupational health and safety to solve issues and problems at work.

Professional knowledge and skills in construction works

Assistant Safety Officers /Safety Supervisors must apply professional knowledge and skills in relation to construction works to solve issues and problems at work from time to time

General Requirements

Academic qualification

Completion of S6 under the new academic structure / S5 under the old academic structure, or equivalent; or
Completion of QF Level 3 programme, or equivalent; or
Relevant RPL qualification(s) at QF Level 3 or above

Experience

Experienced in the work of the construction site and should have relevant knowledge; and
3 years or more of working experience in the construction industry