Construction Health and Safety Officer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work with site visits

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Impact on safety

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant and proactive Construction Health and Safety Officer to ensure safety standards across projects. The role operates remotely to oversee sites regionally, including Sandton, developing, implementing, and monitoring health and safety programs.

You will conduct site assessments, provide expert guidance to site teams, and foster a strong safety culture through training and regular inspections in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Health and Safety Officer in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of the OHS Act and Construction Regulations.
• Proficient in risk assessment techniques and hazard identification.
• Excellent communication, report writing and interpersonal skills.
• SAMTRAC or NOSA qualification is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's health and safety management system.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, preparing detailed reports and recommending corrective actions.
• Provide H&S training and toolbox talks to site personnel and management.
• Ensure all activities comply with South African OHS Act and relevant regulations.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Risk assessment

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

SAMTRAC or NOSA qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a vigilant and proactive Construction Health and Safety Officer to ensure the highest safety standards across their projects, operating remotely to oversee sites across the region, including Sandton. This crucial role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive health and safety programs to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. You will be instrumental in fostering a strong safety culture, conducting site assessments, and providing expert guidance to site teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated safety professional to make a significant impact in a dynamic construction environment from a remote work setting, contributing to the well-being of all personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's health and safety management system.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, preparing detailed reports and recommending corrective actions.
• Provide H&S training and toolbox talks to site personnel and management.
• Ensure all activities comply with South African OHS Act and relevant regulations.
• Advise management on all health and safety matters and promote a positive safety culture.

Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Health and Safety Officer in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the OHS Act and Construction Regulations.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment and hazard identification techniques.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and interpersonal skills.
• SAMTRAC or NOSA qualification is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work remotely with occasional site visits as needed.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A role where your contributions directly impact the safety and well-being of construction teams.