SAFETY OFFICER

We are looking to employ the services of a SAFETY OFFICER

• Inspects the site to ensure it is a hazard-free environment.
• The safety officer reviews and approves all sub-contractors’ safety plans.
• Verifies that injury logs and reports are completed and submitted to related government agencies.
• Verifies that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use.
• Promotes safe practices at the job site.
• Enforces safety guidelines.
• Trains and carries out drills and exercises on how to manage emergency situations.
• Conducts investigations of all accidents and near-misses.
• Reports to concerned authorities as requested or mandated by regulations.
• Conducts job hazard analyses.
• Establishes safety standards and policies as needed.
• Performs emergency response drills.
• Watches out for the safety of all workers and works to protect them from entering hazardous situations.
• Responds to employees’ safety concerns.
• Coordinates registration and removal of hazardous waste.
• Serves as the link between mine and contractors.
• Arranges for OSHA mandated testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants.
• Carrying our risk assessments and considering how risks could be reduced.
• Outlining safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards.
• Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented.
• Making changes to working practices that are safe and comply with legislation.
• Preparing health and safety strategies and developing internal policy.
• Leading in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks.
• Keeping records of inspection findings and producing reports that suggest improvements.
• Recording of incidents and accidents and producing statistics for managers.
• Ensuring safe work on site.
• Advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
• Compiling, Client approval and maintaining safety files.
• Booking and maintaining medicals and inductions.
• Compile, executing and filing of day to day site documents;
  • Toolbox talks
  • DSTI’s
  • Mini HIRA
  • Tool checklist and inspections (monthly)
  • Store control (Book in/out)
  • Client communications to employees
• Arrange and maintain 3rd party training.
• Drafting of Legal Appointments
• Oversee Workshop safety file.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
• Compiling and submitted the Annual Workplace skills plan and Training Report.

• Previous experience in a structural steel fabrication environment, in a similar position, is essential.
• Computer Literate, MS Word & Excel
• Good understanding of ISO 9001:2015
• Multitask and ability to work under pressure
• Good Communication skill & bilingual (English and Afrikaans)
• Good customer relations
• Code 8, Drivers licence
• Grade 12 or equivalent. Samtrac or equivalent essential.

Salary: market related

Send your CV with contactable references before or on 26 June 2026 to: Sign in to view email