Construction Safety Officer — On‑Site Safety Leader

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Construction Safety Officer to oversee safety on Upington construction sites. You will develop safety plans, conduct inspections, and lead training to ensure compliant, accident-free project execution.

The role requires a SA OH&S qualification (SAMTRAC/NEBOSH), 3–5 years of experience, and the ability to coordinate multiple crews on site. A competitive package includes medical aid and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• OH&S qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong presentation and training delivery abilities.
• On-site safety supervision and coordination across multiple crews.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce health and safety plans on construction sites.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits for regulatory compliance.
• Investigate accidents and incidents; recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver safety training and toolbox talks for site personnel.
• Maintain safety records: incident reports, inspection logs, training docs.
• Ensure proper use of PPE by all workers.
• Advise management on health and safety improvements.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies to ensure legal compliance.
• Promote a positive safety culture on the project site.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

SAMTRAC

NEBOSH

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Construction Safety Officer to oversee safety on Upington construction sites. You will develop safety plans, conduct inspections, and lead training to ensure compliant, accident-free project execution.

The role requires a SA OH&S qualification (SAMTRAC/NEBOSH), 3–5 years of experience, and the ability to coordinate multiple crews on site. A competitive package includes medical aid and retirement benefits.