Health & Safety (SHEQ) Officer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with SHEQ policies in a manufacturing environment. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience and relevant safety qualifications. The role includes conducting risk assessments, maintaining safety documentation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will be proactive and capable of strategic thinking, looking for growth into supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Health and Safety Officer in Manufacturing or Engineering.
• Experience with SHEQ systems and compliance.
• Strong reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain SHEQ policies and systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance.
• Drive safety culture development.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Education

Matric + 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