Health and Safety Consultant

LabourNet; George; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in George is seeking a Health and Safety Consultant to implement compliance and health management systems. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications, a solid customer-first mindset, and consulting experience. You'll work with multiple organizations, conduct safety audits, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Join a firm that values employee growth and offers competitive benefits and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Wellness programme

Structured career paths

Accredited training

Study assistance

Hybrid work options

Vehicle branding allowance

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle is essential.
• Minimum 6 months - 1 year experience in Health & Safety.
• Consulting experience will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to support overall compliance to OHS legal requirements.
• Implement and maintain a detailed project plan for each client.
• Conduct safety audits aligned with the industry standard.

Skills

Customer-first mindset

Demonstrated ability in MS Office

Education

Grade 12

NQF Level 5 Accredited Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Job description

Labournet continues to integrate health and safety into our national product offering and as such we have an exciting position available for a Health and Safety Consultant to be based at our George Branch. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing consulting company that offers progression and exposure to multiple organisations and industries. As a Health and Safety Consultant you will work with management teams from multiple organisations to implement a health and safety management system in a systematic way. You will support the delivery of SHEQ objectives and be involved in all stages of the project and will be responsible for providing regular feedback to clients.

NB: Having a valid driver's license and own vehicle is essential for this position.

You will be responsible to:

• Provide advice to support overall compliance to OHS legal requirements (OHS Act & Regulations, COIDA, SANS, SABS etc.) and mitigate the client’s exposure to operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage.
• Implement and maintain a detailed project plan for each client.
• Conduct safety audits aligned with the industry standard(s)
• Prepare and deliver safety files that are specific to the project.

The project plan includes, but is not limited to:

• Drafting and implementing OHS Policies
• Drafting and implementing risk assessments and safe work procedures
• Conducting Incident Investigations and reporting back to management of the organisation
• Training and upskilling the client’s employees to perform inspections on a monthly basis and auditing inspections.
• Drafting and implementing emergency preparedness and response procedures
• Establishing and facilitating safety committees
• Drafting and conducting OHS inductions as per client’s requirements.

Package & Remuneration:

Salary: R17 850 CTC per month

Benefits: As part of the Labournet team, you’ll enjoy benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth. These include a wellness programme that covers up to 8 family members or friends, partner discounts, structured career paths, accredited training, study assistance, retirement and group risk benefits, hybrid work options for applicable roles, as well as a suit‑up and vehicle branding allowance where relevant.

Take the next step in your career with Labournet – where people are empowered, purpose drives everything we do, and our platform enables real impact. If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help shape the future of work in South Africa, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

Qualifications:

You'll need a customer-first mindset and the following skills to succeed in this role:

• Grade 12
• NQF Level 5 Accredited Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Demonstrated ability in MS Office
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle is essential
• Minimum 6 months - 1 year experience in Health & Safety
• Consulting experience will be advantageous

Additional information:

Why Join Labournet?

At Labournet, you’re joining more than a company - you’re becoming part of a platform built to empower people and drive purpose. With over 28 years of innovation in compliance and people solutions, we invest in our employees so they can grow, make a national impact, and help shape the future of work across South Africa.

What We Offer:

• You’ll obtain a wealth of experience and knowledge at a much faster pace than you would in an internal compliance-focused role due to our national footprint across different industries.
• You’ll have access to structured career paths, accredited training, performance coaching and mentorship to support your professional growth.
• You’ll be part of a team that drives compliance and transformation across South Africa, giving your work real purpose and impact.
• You’ll benefit from hybrid work options and a culture that supports work-life integration, because we believe wellbeing fuels performance.
• You’ll enjoy competitive salaries, holistic benefits, and a lucrative sales commission policy.
• You’ll thrive in a collaborative, tech-enabled environment where we value output over hours and encourage innovation at every level.

How We Work?

Gone are the days of rigid office hours and long commutes. Our hybrid working model allows teams to co-create flexible arrangements that support productivity and personal well‑being.

Who We Are:

Labournet is a proudly South African company offering integrated solutions in Payroll, Labour Law, Health & Safety, Transformation, Training, Technology and Commercial Compliance. We serve over 6,500 businesses nationwide, helping them stay compliant and competitive.