Construction Site Safety Officer

Macdonald & Company; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established investment and development group in Eastern Cape is seeking an experienced Safety Officer to enhance health and safety across construction projects. Responsibilities include overseeing safety officers, managing documentation, and conducting inspections. Candidates should have at least 3–5 years of construction site experience, strong computer skills, and relevant certifications. This role requires someone detail-oriented and assertive, capable of ensuring compliance and promoting a safety-centric culture.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant construction site experience.
• Additional certifications like First Aid and Risk Assessor are highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee junior safety officers.
• Manage safety representatives and their documentation.
• Prepare inspection reports using the Mango system.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks.
• Support management through reporting and corrective actions.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Hands-on experience with training

Detail-oriented

Knowledge of safety legislation

Education

Grade 12 qualification

Recognised SHERQ-related qualification

Job description

Be the driving force behind a strong safety-first culture

Our client is a well‑established investment and development group operating within the built environment, known for delivering large‑scale projects with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and long‑term sustainability. They place significant emphasis on creating safe, well‑managed construction sites and fostering a culture where health and safety is embedded into daily operations rather than treated as a tick‑box exercise.

Role Overview

This role is for an experienced Safety Officer who will take responsibility for improving, protecting, and sustaining health and safety across construction projects. The position involves ensuring full compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, internal policies, and site‑specific safety plans, while actively promoting a safety‑centric culture on site. The successful candidate will oversee junior safety officers, manage safety representatives and their documentation, prepare inspection reports using the Mango system, conduct weekly toolbox talks, and support management through accurate reporting and corrective action on incidents and audit findings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee junior safety officers
• Manage safety representatives and their documentation
• Prepare inspection reports using the Mango system
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks
• Support management through accurate reporting and corrective action on incidents and audit findings

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification
• Recognised SHERQ‑related qualification
• 3–5 years of relevant construction site experience
• Strong computer skills
• Sound knowledge of safety legislation
• Hands‑on experience with training, reporting, and compliance
• Additional certifications such as First Aid, Fall Protection Planner, Risk Assessor, Incident Investigation, or SAMTRAC/SHEMTEC (highly advantageous)

Personality Traits

This role suits a self‑starter who is assertive, detail‑oriented, confident on site, and comfortable taking ownership of safety standards while engaging constructively with teams at all levels.