Construction Health and Safety Officer

The Key Recruitment Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Cape Town is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with safety regulations and conduct inspections. Candidates must have at least five years' experience in the construction industry and be registered with SACPCMP. The role involves managing safety documentation and investigating incidents. A clean criminal record and driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Registered by SACPCMP as a CHSO.
• Understanding of applicable legislation.
• IT literate (Excel/Word/PDF).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Compile and consolidate Safety Files.
• Investigate health & safety incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct safety inspections and develop risk assessments.
• Report on health & safety related activities.
• Manage Subcontractor Compliance.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Observation skills (attention to detail)

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Job description

Construction Health & Safety Officer – Cape Town

A Building Refurbishment Company is looking for a Health and Safety Officer to be based in Cape Town.

Requirements

• 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 CHSO. CHSM (Construction Health and Safety Officer) also accepted.
• Understanding of applicable legislation.
• IT literate (Excell/Word/PDF).
• Must be able to work to a deadline.

Responsibilities

• Keep up to date and ensure compliance with applicable legal & other requirements.
• Compile and consolidate Safety Files.
• 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.
• Manage Subcontractor Compliance.
• Asbestos Inventory & Management
• 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

• Clean criminal record
• Driver’s license

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