Construction Health And Safety Officer (Substations, 8 Month Contract)

Temp; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Part time

Job summary

Temp in Cape Town, Western Cape seeks a seasoned Construction Health & Safety Officer (CHSO) for an 8-month contract focused on substations, power transmission, HV switchgear, and related safety compliance. The role requires SACPCMP CHSO registration and extensive现场 experience.

You will lead safety inspections, manage contractors, and ensure adherence to OHS Act 85/1993 and Construction Regulations, with strong reporting and communication duties and a focus on emergency planning and safety

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction experience.
• CHSO registration required (SACPCMP).
• Matric and electrical qualification (N6 or diploma).
• SAMTRAC or NEBOSH certification.
• Strong knowledge of the OHS Act 85 of 1993 and Construction Regulations.
• Experience with power transmission/HV/switchgear/substation environments.
• Strong reporting, communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor contractors and subcontractors.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits.
• Identify and assess construction hazards and risks.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses.
• Review and approve subcontractor Health & Safety Plans.
• Facilitate site H&S meetings and inductions.
• Monitor compliance with project H&S plans and client specifications.
• Ensure emergency response and preparedness plans are in place and tested.
• Maintain and update the project Health & Safety Management System and Plan.

Skills

Reporting

Communication

Computer skills

Education

CHSO (Construction Health & Safety Officer)

SAMTRAC

NEBOSH

Matric

N6 Electrical or Electrical Diploma

Job description

This role requires someone who understands the unique health, safety and compliance requirements associated with power transmission, switchgear, HV testing, electrical permits, HV cable termination and feeder protection schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor contractors and subcontractors
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits
• Identify and assess construction hazards and risks
• Investigate incidents and near-misses
• Review and approve subcontractor Health & Safety Plans
• Facilitate site H&S meetings and inductions
• Monitor compliance with project H&S plans and client specifications
• Ensure emergency response and preparedness plans are in place and tested
• Maintain and update the project Health & Safety Management System and Plan

What You’ll Need

• 10+ years’ construction experience
• Valid SACPCMP registration as a Construction Health & Safety Officer (CHSO)
• Matric
• N6 Electrical or an Electrical Technical Diploma
• SAMTRAC or NEBOSH
• Strong knowledge of the OHS Act 85 of 1993 and Construction Regulations
• Proven experience with power transmission/HV/switchgear/substation environments
• Strong reporting, communication and computer skills

Contract: 8 months | January – September 2027

If you have the substation and HV construction safety experience required for this project, we’d like to hear from you.

Construction Health and Safety Officer (Substations, 8 month contract) South Africa, Western Cape - Cape Town Central