Health & Safety (SHEQ) Officer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Health and Safety Officer based in Germiston, responsible for implementing SHEQ policies and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role within manufacturing or engineering environments and possess relevant qualifications like SAMTRAC or NEBOSH. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary between R30,000 and R42,000 per month, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Matric plus relevant Health & Safety qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Health and Safety Officer in manufacturing or engineering.
• Proven SHEQ systems and compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement SHEQ policies and procedures across the facility.
• Conduct risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with OHS Act and regulations.

Skills

Health & Safety expertise

Strong communication skills

Report writing

Risk assessment

Proactive mindset

Education

SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, or equivalent

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