Senior HSE Officer: Onsite Construction Safety Leader

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Health and Safety Officer for a major construction client operating in the East London area. You will develop, implement and monitor on-site HSE management systems, conduct inspections and promote a robust safety culture across all sites.

You will apply in-depth knowledge of the OHS Act and regulations, lead risk assessments and investigations, deliver training and ensure PPE and records are properly managed, while coordinating with clients and

Qualifications

• NEBOSH, SAMTRAC or Safety Diploma required.
• Minimum 6 years' HSE experience in construction.
• Strong knowledge of OHS Act and regulations.
• Proven safety management systems development.
• Strong risk assessment and incident investigation skills.
• Excellent communication, training and leadership abilities.
• First Aid certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the site-specific Health and Safety Management System.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and non-compliance.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses; prepare detailed reports and corrective actions.
• Deliver health and safety training and toolbox talks to site personnel.
• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and regulations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and involve employees and subcontractors.
• Develop and manage risk assessments for all site activities.
• Liaise with clients, regulators and management on safety matters.
• Ensure PPE availability and proper use; maintain health and safety records.

Skills

OHS Act knowledge

Safety leadership

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Communication skills

First Aid

Education

NEBOSH

SAMTRAC

Diploma in Safety Management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Health and Safety Officer for a major construction client operating in the East London area. You will develop, implement and monitor on-site HSE management systems, conduct inspections and promote a robust safety culture across all sites.

You will apply in-depth knowledge of the OHS Act and regulations, lead risk assessments and investigations, deliver training and ensure PPE and records are properly managed, while coordinating with clients and