Construction Health & Safety Lead – Queenstown

Placements24; Queenstown; Sur place; NZD 45 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is assisting a prominent construction client in finding a Health and Safety Officer for Queenstown, SA. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and monitoring safety policies to ensure compliance and safeguard workers across all sites.

The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, be registered (e.g., SAIOSH), and bring 5+ years of construction HSE experience. Strong communication and training skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., SAIOSH) is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Health and Safety Officer in the construction industry.
• In-depth knowledge of South African OHS legislation and regulations.
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and develop safety management systems.
• Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong report-writing and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage site safety initiatives.

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement, and enforce health and safety plans and procedures on construction sites.
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits to identify hazards and risks.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver health and safety training and toolbox talks to site personnel.
• Ensure compliance with South African health and safety legislation (OHS Act).
• Maintain health and safety records and prepare regular reports for management.
• Advise management on health and safety matters and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with site management, contractors, and authorities on safety issues.
• Promote a positive safety culture throughout the organization.

Connaissances

Site safety

Risk assessment

Training delivery

Report writing

Communication skills

Formation

Diploma/degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Description du poste

Placements24 is assisting a prominent construction client in finding a Health and Safety Officer for Queenstown, SA. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and monitoring safety policies to ensure compliance and safeguard workers across all sites.

The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety, be registered (e.g., SAIOSH), and bring 5+ years of construction HSE experience. Strong communication and training skills are essential.