Safety Officer : Manufacturing (East London)

Clarkhouse Human Capital; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in East London is seeking an experienced Safety Officer / Manager to ensure compliance and champion a safety-first culture. The role involves monitoring health and safety procedures, conducting audits, and facilitating training. Ideal candidates will have relevant safety certifications and experience in manufacturing, particularly in brick, concrete, or cement sectors.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a senior safety-focused role within manufacturing.
• Thorough knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
• Resilient, detail-oriented, and confident in decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and enforcing health and safety procedures across the site.
• Conducting regular audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Facilitating employee safety training and maintaining safety records.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Report Writing

Relationship Building

Education

SAMTRAC

HIRA

Incident Investigations (NQ4 or higher)

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Safety Officer / Manager to ensure compliance, champion a culture of safety, and support operational excellence on the grounds of an established manufacturing business in East London!

Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of OHS regulations, a hands-on approach to audits and inspections, and a passion for driving a safety-first culture.

You’ll be responsible for :

• Monitoring and enforcing health and safety procedures across the site
• Conducting regular audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Facilitating employee safety training and maintaining safety records
• Supporting continuous improvement of safety systems and practices

Minimum Requirements :

• Relevant safety certifications g., SAMTRAC, HIRA, Incident Investigations (NQ4 or higher)
• At least 2 years in a similar senior safety-focused role within a manufacturing environment (brick / concrete / cement manufacturing experience is highly advantageous)
• Thorough knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations essential
• Strong communication, planning, and report-writing skills
• Resilient, detail-oriented, and confident in decision-making under pressure
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to get buy-in from individuals across the organisation

If you're driven by purpose, compliance, and people-first thinking, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic environment.

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