Project Safety Officer (12 month contract)

Isilumko Staffing (JHB); Springs; On-site; USD 50 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Safety Officer to ensure the safe execution of construction projects. In this vital role, you will collaborate with project managers to monitor work activities and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Your expertise will be crucial in evaluating risk assessments, approving safety files, and conducting audits to identify gaps. If you have a passion for safety and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a team where your skills will help shape a culture of safety and compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project managers to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Monitor high-risk work activities and ensure safety controls are followed.
• Conduct post-work audits and report on safety performance.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Risk Assessment

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

Registered Construction Health and Safety Officer

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:

1. 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.
2. Cross-checking work permits to ensure that all required safety controls have been stipulated.
3. Approval of safety files for project-related work.
4. Verification that all contractors undertaking work have the necessary compliance documentation in their safety file and have valid health and safety induction.
5. Continuous monitoring of all work activities deemed to be High Risk such as Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, etc.
6. Stopping any work if stipulated safety controls have been deviated from and escalating to the job sponsor and Safety Manager.
7. Tracking contractor Health and Safety performance using defined metrics (Leading and Lagging) and reporting this on a weekly basis.
8. 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:

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