Construction Health and Safety Manager

Key Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and safety company in the construction industry is seeking a Construction Health and Safety Manager in Cape Town. You will ensure compliance with safety regulations, conduct inspections, and lead health and safety initiatives. It requires a minimum of five years' experience in the construction field and registration with SACPCMP as a CHSM.

Benefits

Own reliable and fully insured vehicle

Clean criminal record

Reliable Wi-Fi

Laptop provided

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Understanding of applicable legislation.
• Must be able to work to a deadline.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable legal & other requirements.
• Investigate health & safety incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct safety inspections and develop risk assessments.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Observation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Registered with SACPCMP as CHSM

Tools

Excel

Word

PDF software

Job description

Construction Health and Safety Manager – Cape Town

A Health and Safety Company working predominately in the Construction Industry is looking for a Construction Health and Safety Manager to be based in Cape Town.

Requirements for the position :

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Minimum five years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Registered by South African Council for the Project & Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as an CHSM or in the process of registering.
• Understanding of applicable legislation.
• IT literate (Excell / Word / PDF).
• Must be able to work to a deadline.
• Must be able to works nights (where applicable).

Main Responsibilities (but not limited to these only) :

• Keep up to date and ensure compliance with applicable legal & other requirements,
• Investigate health & safety incidents and accidents, determine root cause, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Conducting safety inspections and develop risk assessments for new activities and machinery.
• Report on health & safety related activities to Safety Consultants management.
• Compile statistics.
• Supervise clients’ Health and Safety Representative.
• Conduct and lead health and safety meetings.
• Identify hazards and determine ways to reduce or eliminate risks in the workplace.
• investigate health-related complaints and cases of ill health,
• Listen and investigate health and safety related issues from employees and address them with management.
• Identify hazardous waste, correct safe use, and the correct disposal thereof.
• Promote safety initiatives.
• Inspect equipment regularly for safe use.
• Obey any reasonable and lawful instruction from line management.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Observation skills (attention to detail)
• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with people at all levels.

Other Requirements

• Must have own reliable and fully insured vehicle.
• Clean criminal record
• Reliable Wi-Fi and laptop

Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.

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