Construction Health

Mtl Trading And Construction; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Gauteng is seeking a Construction Health & Safety Officer to manage safety for civil engineering projects. The role offers a competitive salary of R18,000 - R26,000 per month, with additional site allowances. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in safety management, along with SACPCMP registration. This position involves developing safety plans, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance on-site.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential site allowances

Tools of trade

Qualifications

• Registered with SACPCMP in the Construction Health & Safety sector.
• Minimum 5 completed civil engineering projects served as Safety Officer.
• Valid driver's licence; willingness to travel to multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project-specific HSE Plans and emergency response plans.
• Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Compile weekly / monthly HSE reports.

Skills

SAMTRAC

SHEMTRAC

NEBOSH

Incident Investigation

Fire Fighting

Education

National Diploma in Safety Management

Tools

MS Office (Excel / Word)

Job description

About the Role

Construction Health & Safety Officer (SACPCMP) — Civil Engineering Projects

Location: South Africa (Gauteng-based)

Employment: Permanent (or long-term project-based)

Salary: R18,000 – R26,000 per month, negotiable based on experience & certifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and update project-specific HSE Plans, method statements, and emergency response plans.
• Lead HIRA / task risk assessments, toolbox talks, inductions, and permit-to-work systems.
• Maintain the Construction Health & Safety File and legal registers; coordinate internal and external audits.
• Conduct incident / accident investigations and implement corrective / preventative actions.
• Liaise with the Employer's Agent / Resident Engineer, contractors, and stakeholders; compile weekly / monthly HSE reports.
• Drive behavioural safety and continuous improvement (ISO alignment beneficial).

Minimum Requirements

National Diploma in Safety Management / Environmental Health / Environmental Science / Environmental Management (or equivalent).

• One or more of: SAMTRAC / SHEMTRAC / SHEOMTRAC / MESHTRAC / NEBOSH / Safety Officers Course (NQF 5+).
• Registered with SACPCMP in the Construction Health & Safety sector (CHSO / CHSM).
• Minimum 5 completed civil engineering projects served as the appointed Safety Officer.
• Valid driver's licence; willingness to travel to multiple sites.

Nice to Have

• Fall Protection Planner, Incident Investigation, First Aid, Fire Fighting, Legal Liability.
• ISO implementation exposure; strong MS Office (Excel / Word) and reporting skills.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary R18k–R26k pm (experience & certifications dependent), with potential site allowances and tools of trade where applicable. Growth across diverse civil projects and a proactive safety culture.

How to Apply

Email your CV, SACPCMP registration number, copies of certifications, and a project list of at least 5 completed civil projects to the provided email address with subject "Safety Officer (SACPCMP) – Your Name".