Health & Safety (SHEQ) Officer

Chainlink SA; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Germiston is seeking a Health and Safety Officer. The successful candidate will implement SHEQ policies, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This is a permanent, full-time position, and candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment along with a relevant Health & Safety qualification. The role offers a monthly salary ranging from R30,000 to R42,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Matric + relevant Health & Safety qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Health and Safety Officer in Manufacturing or Engineering.
• Proven experience in SHEQ systems and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures, and systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Prepare and submit safety reports and documentation.

Skills

Health & Safety Systems

Administrative Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Proactivity

Education

Health & Safety Qualification (e.g., SAMTRAC, NEBOSH)

Job description

Location: Germiston

Industry: Engineering Manufacturing

Salary: R30,000 – R42,000 per month (Depending on experience)

Type: Permanent | Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures, and systems across the facility
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses
• Ensure compliance with OHS Act and relevant regulations
• Prepare and submit safety reports, audits, and documentation to management and external bodies
• Facilitate safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to embed safety into daily operations
• Spend approximately 20% of time on the floor identifying risks and guiding corrective actions
• Spend 80% of time on administrative and strategic SHEQ functions
• Break down complex safety instructions into actionable tasks for teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and safety culture development

Minimum Requirements

• Matric + relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g., SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Health and Safety Officer in a Manufacturing or Engineering environment
• Proven experience in SHEQ systems and compliance
• Strong administrative and reporting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Must be based in or near Germiston

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Dynamic and driven, with a proactive approach to safety and compliance
• Not just a “floor walker” — strategic thinker with strong admin and reporting capabilities
• Able to break down instructions into manageable tasks and guide actions effectively
• Ambitious, with the potential to grow into a Supervisory or Managerial role within 5 years
• Comfortable engaging with all levels of staff and management
• Not be a job-hopper