Health and Safety Officer - Construction

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety consultancy is looking for a Health and Safety Officer in Cape Town. In this permanent role, you will drive a proactive safety culture across multi-site projects, implement health and safety systems, and maintain high standards of compliance. Competitive salary between R30,000 and R40,000 gross per month is offered, alongside the opportunity to significantly impact safety in construction. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent role with immediate start

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years of proven experience in civil engineering or construction, managing safety across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and rollout health and safety systems across multiple sites.
• Lead audits, inspections, and compliance checks.
• Investigate and advise on incidents for safer practices.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and teams on safety.
• Maintain accurate safety files, risk assessments, and plans.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Proactive mindset

Education

Relevant health and safety qualification with SACPCMP CHSO registration

Job description

Overview

Health and Safety Officer

Take Charge of Safety Across Multi-Site Projects Western Cape

Are you a skilled Health and Safety Officer ready to make an impact? This is your chance to step into a permanent role where your expertise will directly shape a culture of safety and compliance across challenging, high-profile projects.

What makes this role different?

You will not just tick compliance boxes; you will be the driving force behind a proactive safety culture. From implementing ISO-aligned systems to leading site committees, auditing contractors, and influencing decision-makers, your role will be central to how we deliver projects safely and efficiently.

What you will do:

• Own the development and rollout of health and safety systems across multiple sites.
• Lead audits, inspections, and compliance checks that set the standard in the industry.
• Investigate and advise on incidents, ensuring lessons drive safer practices.
• Engage directly with clients, contractors, and teams, making safety a shared priority.
• Keep safety files, risk assessments, and site-specific plans accurate and actionable.

Requirements:

• Relevant health and safety qualification with SACPCMP CHSO registration.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in civil engineering or construction, managing safety across multiple sites.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate with confidence at every level.
• A proactive mindset that sees risks before they become problems.

What\'s in it for you:

• Competitive salary between R30,000 to R40,000 gross per month (depending on experience).
• Permanent, long-term role with immediate start available.
• A platform to build your career while making a meaningful difference to people\'s safety.
• Work with a team that values high standards, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This is not just another Health and Safety role; it is an opportunity to be at the centre of operations where your voice matters.

Applications are being reviewed urgently. If you are ready to step up and lead safety with confidence, apply today.