How Much Does Safety Rep Earn In South Africa

A Health and Safety Representative, also known as a SHE Rep, is a person who is appointed in the workplace to represent his/her fellow employees to ensure that all risks and hazards are identified and dealt with as far as reasonably practicable.

Safety Rep Salary In South Africa

The average pay for a Safety Representative is ZAR 304,433 a year and ZAR 146 an hour in South Africa. The average salary range for a Safety Representative is between ZAR 217,723 and ZAR 380,156.

How much does a health and safety officer earn in SA?

The average occupational health and safety officer salary in South Africa is R 3 684 228 per year or R 1 889 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 540 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 3 801 492 per year.

How much does a junior safety officer earn in South Africa?

Entry-level positions start at R 204 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 2 184 000 per year.

What is the safety reps role?

examine the causes of accidents in the workplace. investigate potential hazards and dangerous occurrences in the workplace. investigate complaints by employees relating to their health, safety, and welfare.

represent employees in consultations with health and safety inspectors.

How many safety reps do we need?

But how many representatives should actually be appointed for the workplace? According to section 17 of the OHS Act, shops and offices must have at least 1 representative for every 100 workers or part thereof. All other workplaces must have at least 1 representative for every 50 workers or part thereof.