Health & Safety Officer (SACPCMP Registered)

West Coast Personnel; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in South Africa's Wes-Kaap seeks a proactive Health & Safety Officer to oversee safety operations on civil engineering sites. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, be SACPCMP registered, and possess relevant Health & Safety certifications. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining safety records while working in a collaborative environment. Drive excellence in SHE standards and promote safe practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Health & Safety, preferably in civils construction.
• Strong understanding of SHE policies and legal compliance.
• Excellent admin, reporting, coordination, and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Health & Safety operations on civil engineering site.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments and monitor control measures.

Skills

Health & Safety expertise

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Team player

Education

Relevant Health & Safety certificates

SACPCMP Registration

Job description

Overview

Are you a proactive, detail-driven Health & Safety Officer who thrives in the construction environment and knows how to keep a civil engineering site running safely, efficiently, and fully compliant?

If you’re SACPCMP registered, passionate about SHE excellence, and ready to step into a role where your impact is felt daily—this is your next big career move.

Join a well-established civil engineering contractor where high standards, teamwork, and professionalism are non-negotiable. Bring your expertise. Drive compliance. Support safe operations. And help us deliver world-class infrastructure across the Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Health & Safety Leadership
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and legislation
• Conduct risk assessments and monitor control measures
• Maintain safety records and lead contractor compliance
• Site Administration & Operations
• Manage materials, deliveries, and stock documentation
• Maintain labour timekeeping, attendance, and operator hours
• Record measurements and update daily site costing
• Oversee plant and equipment compliance, defects, and PPE management

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Health & Safety, preferably in civils construction
• SACPCMP Registration (NON-NEGOTIABLE)
• Relevant Health & Safety certificates (First Aid, HIRA, FPPD, Legal Liability, etc.)
• Valid driver’s licence
• Strong understanding of SHE policies, legal compliance, and risk assessments
• Excellent admin, reporting, coordination, and record-keeping skills
• Able to work independently with strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Positive, reliable, and deadline-driven team player. Professional, ethical, quality-focused, and eager to learn.