Health And Safety Officer jobs in Brazil

Candidate Health and Safety officer (SACPCMP)

2025-09-16 - 2025-10-16

Permanent

SW005853

Construction

Our client, a well-established and highly respected civil engineering company based in Blackheath, is seeking to appoint a Candidate Health and Safety Officer with 1–2 years relevant experience in Civil Engineering/Construction environment.

• Assist with effectively managing Health and Safety on site. Ensure that sites fully adhere to H&S regulations both physically and administratively.
• Ensure proper implementation of the health and safety plan.
• Ensure that all accidents and incidents are reported and recorded.
• Identify training requirements and scarce skills for the workforce.
• Conduct internal training where required.
• Develop and implement Health & Safety management systems aligned with ISO standards.
• Prepare and maintain Health & Safety Files for contract works.
• Conduct Risk Assessments and implement effective control measures.
• Investigate incidents and accidents, reporting findings to the Compliance Manager.
• Act as liaison between clients, principal contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Perform compliance audits on contractors, site conditions, and systems.
• Lead Health & Safety Committee meetings to address site-related H&S matters.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure follow-up on action items.
• Compile comprehensive Health & Safety documentation, including:
• Site-specific Safety Plans
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA)
• Fall Protection Plans
• Method Statements
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Emergency Preparedness Plans
• Handle general ad-hoc tasks as assigned by management.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Construction Health and Safety, or Safety Management.
• SACPCMP Candidate Construction Health and Safety Officer.
• Minimum 1–2 years within a civil engineering/construction environment.
• Basic knowledge of H&S and related acts within the construction and civil engineering field.
• Fully bilingual (proficiency in English and Afrikaans preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport.
• Computer literate.

• Market related salary.
• Access to a Certified Health and Safety Officer (CHSO) / Certified Health and Safety Manager (CHSM) as a mentor.
• Facilitation and sponsorship of SACPCMP CHSO registration fees.
• Provision of a company vehicle or a vehicle allowance.

Please note: Only candidates currently residing in the Western Cape will be considered.