Project Safety Officer (12 month contract)

Isilumko Staffing (JHB); Springs; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Safety Officer to ensure the safe execution of construction projects. This role involves monitoring work activities, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction safety, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards. Join a team that values safety and contributes to the successful completion of projects while ensuring the well-being of all personnel involved. If you are passionate about health and safety and have the required experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Construction Health and Safety Officer required.
• 5+ years of experience on construction projects as a safety officer.

Responsibilities

• Monitor work activities for compliance with health and safety standards.
• Coordinate with project managers for risk assessments and safety files.
• Track contractor health and safety performance and report weekly.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Monitoring Work Activities

Education

Registered Construction Health and Safety Officer

5 years' experience in safety officer role

Job description

The Safety Officer will be responsible for supporting job project managers to ensure safe execution of projects related to work activities onsite by monitoring work activities to ensure that they are being executed in compliance with Health and Safety Standards and local legal requirements, e.g. OHS Act 85 of 1993.

Duties include :

• Coordinating with job sponsors or project managers to ensure that a schedule of all project-related work activities onsite is obtained and risk assessments related to these evaluated and signed off.
• Cross-checking work permits to ensure that all required safety controls have been stipulated.
• Approval of safety files for project-related work.
• Verification that all contractors undertaking work have the necessary compliance documentation in their safety file and have valid health and safety induction.
• Continuous monitoring of all work activities deemed to be High Risk such as Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, etc.
• Stopping any work if stipulated safety controls have been deviated from and escalating to the job sponsor and Safety Manager.
• Tracking contractor Health and Safety performance using defined metrics (Leading and Lagging) and reporting this on a weekly basis.
• Post-work audit / evaluation of permits and reporting on gaps identified on a weekly basis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Must be willing to work overtime, when applicable.

Certificates and Qualification requirements :

• Registered Construction Health and Safety Officer.
• At least 5 years' work experience as safety officer on construction projects.