HSE Officer (Construction)

Lotus Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Health and Safety Officer in Cape Town. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in the construction sector, hold SAMTRAC and HIRA certifications, and be registered with SACPCMP. Key responsibilities include implementing safety protocols, conducting audits, and liaising with regulatory bodies. This role demands a detail-oriented team player capable of maintaining effective safety procedures under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years experience as a Health and Safety Officer.
• Previous experience in Construction with a focus on safety.
• Knowledge of reporting and Workmens Compensation.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety procedures and conduct audits.
• Engage with regulatory bodies for consistent improvements.
• Provide proactive safety oversight on site.

Skills

Safety procedure development

Risk management

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Matric

SAMTRAC certification

HIRA certification

Registered Safety Officer with SACPCMP

Tools

MS Office

Job description

KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION :

• You will have completed Matric, as well as SAMTRAC and HIRA certifications, be registered as a Safety Officer with SACPCMP, and have a minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Health and Safety Officer within the Civils, Building and related sector.
• You must have previous experience in Construction with a strong emphasis on safety, procedure development and implementation, risk management, and continuous training.
• You must have knowledge and experience with reporting, Workmens Compensation, relevant legislations, and understand the admin revolving those key areas MS Office experience is also essential.
• You must have experience in conducting internal and external audits, be au fait with and remain in close contact with regulatory bodies, as initiate consistent improvements.
• You will be highly motivated, communicate effectively and provide a proactive approach to Safety on site and in the office.
• You must be a detailed-orientated and organized team player with demonstrated delivery in high pressure situations.
• You must have a drivers license, a clear criminal and credit record, and reliable transport.

Due to the exceptionally high volumes of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.