Construction Site Safety Lead

Jobstreet Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Site Safety Supervisor to oversee day-to-day occupational safety on a project site in Malaysia. You will enforce safety regulations, conduct inspections and manage permits for high-risk activities, while ensuring compliance with DOSH standards and project safety plans.

The role requires a DOSH-registered SSS or eligibility, a CIDB Green Card, and a Diploma or Degree in OSH or related field.

Qualifications

• Registered or certified Site Safety Supervisor (SSS) with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).
• Valid CIDB Construction Personnel Card (Green Card).
• Medically fit and able to be stationed full time at the project site, including work at height and outdoor conditions.
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, engineering, building or a related field.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience on a construction site in a supervisory or safety role.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA 1994 and general site safety practice.
• Basic computer literacy: MS Word, Excel and email; able to prepare simple reports and photos.
• Clear Bahasa Malaysia communication; basic English an advantage.
• Own transport and valid driving licence.
• Firm, disciplined and assertive in enforcing safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the appointed and DOSH-registered Site Safety Supervisor for the project and maintain valid registration.
• Conduct daily site safety inspections and walkabouts; record findings, issue non-conformance notices, and follow up until closure.
• Ensure works follow approved method statements, HIRARC and project Safety & Health Plan.
• Administer the permit-to-work system for high-risk activities — work at height, hot works, confined space entry, lifting operations, excavation and energized works.
• Stop any unsafe act, unsafe condition or non-compliant work activity and elevate to the Project Manager.
• Enforce site safety rules, PPE compliance, site discipline and housekeeping standards among personnel and visitors.
• Verify plant, machinery and lifting equipment have valid certificates (PMA/PMT), competent operators and inspection records.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks, pre-work briefings and safety inductions for all new workers and visitors.
• Address accidents and near misses; secure the scene, arrange first aid and investigate.
• Maintain complete safety records: checklists, registers, training and induction records, equipment certificates and chemical register.

Skills

DOSH registration

Safety inspections

Toolbox talks

Report writing

PPE enforcement

OSHA knowledge

Education

Diploma or Degree in OSH

CIDB Green Card

Construction site supervision

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Site Safety Supervisor to oversee day-to-day occupational safety on a project site in Malaysia. You will enforce safety regulations, conduct inspections and manage permits for high-risk activities, while ensuring compliance with DOSH standards and project safety plans.

The role requires a DOSH-registered SSS or eligibility, a CIDB Green Card, and a Diploma or Degree in OSH or related field.