Health & Safety Officer

Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company in Cape Town is seeking a Health & Safety Officer to implement safety policies and conduct risk assessments. The ideal candidate will have SAMTRAC certification and 3-5 years of experience in the FMCG industry. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety legislation, training staff, and promoting a safety-first culture. This is a permanent position offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Health & Safety experience in the FMCG industry.
• Strong understanding of occupational health & safety legislation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and maintaining health & safety policies.
• Conducting risk assessments and safety audits.
• Training employees and promoting a safety-first culture.

Skills

Risk assessment

Health & Safety legislation

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Education

SAMTRAC certification

Job description

Overview

Are you a SAMTRAC-certified Health & Safety professional with a passion for creating a safe and compliant work environment? Do you have experience in the FMCG industry and a keen eye for risk management? If so, we want to hear from you!

Reputable concern based in Cape Town has gone to market for a Health & Safety Officer on a permanent basis.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Implementing and maintaining health & safety policies and procedures in line with OHSACT and FMCG industry standards.
• Conducting risk assessments, safety audits, and compliance inspections.
• Investigating workplace incidents and ensuring corrective actions are in place.
• Training employees and promoting a strong safety-first culture.
• Ensuring the business meets all legal and regulatory requirements related to workplace safety.

What We’re Looking For

• SAMTRAC certification (essential).
• 3-5 years of Health & Safety experience in the FMCG industry.
• Strong understanding of occupational health & safety legislation and compliance.
• Experience in risk assessment, audits, and incident investigation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Please note only suitable candidate will be contacted.