Health & Safety Officer

Skg Properties; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company in South Africa is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with safety regulations and manage all safety-related training and documentation. Candidates should have a minimum of five years on-site experience, a valid driver's licence, and should be registered with the SACPCMP. This role requires excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years on-site experience.
• Valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to rules and regulations.
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures.
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to management.
• Inspect premises and work of personnel to identify issues.

Skills

Proven experience as a safety officer

In-depth knowledge of legislation (e.g., OHS Act, SANS)

Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials

Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety

Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics

Proficient in MS Office

Outstanding organisational skills

Diligent with great attention to detail

Education

Samtrac

Registered with the SACPCMP as a Health and Safety Officer

Job description

Company Overview

SKG Properties specialises in the development, leasing and management of commercial and industrial real estate.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all the rules and regulations.
• Advise and instruct on various safety‑related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.).
• Advise and lead employees on various safety‑related topics.
• Check if all the employees are acting in adherence with rules and regulations, and maintain the H&S file and supporting documentation for approval for new projects.
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures.
• Conduct site visits and monthly audits on the relevant projects.
• Enforce preventative measures.
• Identify process bottlenecks and offer timely solutions.
• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non‑conformity (e.g., not using protective equipment).
• Prepare and present reports on accidents and violations and determine causes.
• Prepare educational seminars and webinars on a regular basis.
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle workers' compensation claims.
• Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
• Support the development of OHS policies and programmes.
• Work with HR to set up a new employee on‑boarding process for safety.

Requirements

• Samtrac
• Minimum five years on‑site experience
• Registered with the SACPCMP as a Health and Safety Officer
• Incident Investigation
• Valid driver's licence

Skills

• Proven experience as a safety officer.
• In‑depth knowledge of legislation (e.g., OHS Act, SANS) and procedures.
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices.
• Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety.
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
• Proficient in MS Office; working knowledge of safety management information systems.
• Outstanding organisational skills.
• Diligent with great attention to detail.

Application Information

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics. To submit your application kindly visit the SKG Properties career website or click on the link at: tests are required to be undertaken by shortlisted candidates. Should you not have been contacted by 30 August, please consider your application unsuccessful.