Candidate Health And Safety Officer

Helderberg Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company in Gauteng is seeking a Candidate Health and Safety Officer with 1-2 years of experience in a relevant field. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting risk assessments, and leading safety meetings. The ideal candidate must be fully bilingual and have a relevant qualification. Competitive salary and mentorship opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Market related salary

Mentorship from certified professionals

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in civil engineering or construction environment.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations in construction.
• Valid driver's license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Develop and implement health and safety management systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures.
• Lead health and safety committee meetings.
• Prepare comprehensive health and safety documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English and Afrikaans)

Computer literacy

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety

SACPCMP Candidate Construction Health and Safety Officer

Job description

Reference : SW

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

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that any / all sited fully adhere to H&S regulations both physically and administratively.
• Ensuring proper implementation of the health and safety plan.
• Ensuring that all accidents / incidents are reported / recorded.
• Identifying training requirements and scarce skills for the workforce.
• Conducting Internal Training where required.

Requirements

• 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

Duties will include, but not limited to :

• 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

In return the following are on offer :

• 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.