Occupational Health & Safety Officer

SA Metal Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking a motivated Health and Safety Officer to drive health and safety initiatives. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting inspections, and developing training programs. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Safety Management and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Benefits include a provident fund, medical aid, and paid leave.

Benefits

Provident fund

Life cover at 4x annual salary

Funeral cover

Medical aid – Hospital Plan with Discovery Health

15 paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a safety role within production, manufacturing, or construction.
• Registration with SAIOSH and SACPCMP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to minimize risks.
• Compile and submit health and safety reports.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

National Diploma in Safety and/or Environmental Management

Grade 12 or equivalent

Safety management certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

The company currently has a vacancy for a motivated, professional, and attentive to detail Health and Safety Officer to join their team and drive company health and safety initiatives and programmes. This position requires someone energetic and able to work in a fast-paced, pressurized environment and travel between branches. The successful candidate will:

1. Ensure compliance with company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including safety induction and training.
2. Promote and ensure adherence to the safety policy and procedures.
3. Keep management up to date and informed about legislative requirements regarding health and safety.
4. Create safety procedures and develop training programmes to enhance safe working conditions.
5. Review and update emergency procedures as necessary.
6. Conduct site inspections and audits to identify and minimize risks to the company and employees.
7. Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
8. Conduct workplace hazard identification and risk assessments.
9. Design and implement responses to the above-mentioned HIRA's.
10. Inspect the workplace to determine if machinery, plant, equipment, substances, appliances, or processes could cause injury.
11. Investigate accidents, near-misses, dangerous occurrences, or occupational diseases.
12. Design and implement responses to prevent recurrence.
13. Compile and submit health and safety reports to management and third parties as required.
14. Ensure compliance with legislative, by-law, and permit requirements.
15. Keep management informed of legislative changes and implications.
16. Liaise with the Department of Employment and Labour as needed.
17. Assist with maintaining ISO systems.
18. Monitor contractors and vendors working on company sites to ensure safety practices are upheld.

Qualifying Experience

1. Grade 12 or equivalent.
2. National Diploma in Safety and/or Environmental Management or similar.
3. Safety management certification (e.g., SHEMTRAC, SAMTRAC, NEBOSH IGC).
4. Proficiency in MS Office.
5. Understanding of ISO 14001 & 9001 maintenance.
6. 3-5 years’ experience in a safety role within a production, manufacturing, engineering, or construction environment.
7. Extensive knowledge of the OHS Act & regulations.
8. Registration with SAIOSH and SACPCMP is advantageous.
9. Practical, hands-on approach.
10. Valid driver’s license and reliable transport.

Qualifying Attributes

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Ability to work under pressure.
3. Organizational and planning skills.
4. Attention to detail and accuracy.
5. Energetic, hardworking, and self-motivated.
6. Ability to work independently and in a team.
7. Time management skills.
8. Flexibility with working hours.

Other Information

Reports to: Group Health & Safety Manager and Engineering Divisional Directors.

Job type: Permanent.

Benefits include:

• Provident fund.
• Life cover at 4x annual salary.
• Funeral cover.
• Medical aid – Hospital Plan with Discovery Health.
• 15 paid leave days per annum.
• Long service leave after five years.

Standard Hours

• 07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday.
• 07h30–16h00: Friday.
• Overtime may be required.

Salary

Highly competitive, depending on qualifications and experience.

Note: Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted within 14 days. The successful candidate will receive a formal offer after pre-employment checks, valid only if signed by an authorized company representative.