Health & Safety Officer (JB5179)

Kontak Recruitment; East London; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Health & Safety Agent for a construction project in East London, Eastern Cape. The candidate will oversee compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe working conditions and risk management. This role requires a relevant qualification, at least 5 years of experience, and registration with SACPCMP. The successful applicant will be responsible for developing safety policies, conducting audits, and providing training to staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working on buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of South African health and safety regulations.
• Ability to provide training and enforce safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits.
• Provide health and safety training for project staff.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Safety audits

Incident investigations

Education

Relevant qualification in Health & Safety

Registered as a Pr.CHSA with SACPCMP

Tools

Health and safety management systems

Job description

Looking for an experienced Health & Safety Agent to oversee compliance with occupational health and safety regulations for the RDP housing and clinic construction project in Chintsa, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safe working conditions, risk management, and regulatory compliance on-site. Candidates that meet all requirements and are available to start by no later than 20 March 2025 are invited to apply

Minimum Requirements :

Relevant qualification in Health & Safety, Occupational Health, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience working on buildings and infrastructure projects.

Registered as a Pr.CHSA with SACPCMP.

Strong knowledge of South African health and safety regulations, including OHS Act and Construction Regulations.

Experience conducting risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations.

Proficiency in health and safety management systems and reporting tools.

Ability to provide training and enforcement of safety protocols on-site.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies, procedures, and compliance plans.

Conduct risk assessments, site inspections, and safety audits to identify potential hazards.

Ensure compliance with SACPCMP, OHS Act, and construction health & safety regulations.

Provide health and safety training for project staff, contractors, and site personnel.

Investigate and report on workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses.

Enforce safe work procedures and ensure use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Liaise with government regulators, inspectors, and project stakeholders regarding health and safety compliance.

Prepare safety reports, compliance documentation, and risk mitigation plans.

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

IMPORTANT : We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.

Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer :

Equal opportunity : All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.

Job specifics : Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.

Fair process : Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.

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