Safety Officer

Aspire Recruiting (PTY) LTD; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Recruiting (PTY) LTD is seeking a Safety Officer to develop, implement, and evaluate risk management policies and health and safety programmes in a Bloemfontein-based operation.

Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, implementing safety plans, ensuring compliance with the OHS Act, inspecting equipment, investigating incidents, and delivering training across production teams.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NQF 4 at minimum.
• SAMTRAC or NEBOSH certificate required.
• HIRA certification essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct baseline, continuous and issue-based risk assessments (HIRA).
• Identify hazards and propose preventative controls.
• Prepare and implement Safety and Health Plans and safe work procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OHS Act 85 of 1993 and ISO 22000 where applicable.
• Inspect tools and equipment for safety and compliance.
• Investigate workplace incidents to identify root causes.
• Facilitate safety inductions and toolbox talks.
• Compile safety reports and audit documentation.

Skills

Risk assessment

Safety auditing

Incident management

MS Office

Documentation management

Education

Grade 12

SAMTRAC or NEBOSH

HIRA certification

Tools

MS Office

Document management systems

Job description

Job Purpose

Develop, implement, and evaluate risk management policies and health and safety programmes. Train employees on occupational health and safety procedures, conduct workplace inspections and audits, and investigate incidents to ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant operational environment.

Key Performance Areas & Responsibilities

• Risk & Hazard Management: Conduct baseline, continuous, and issue-based risk assessments (HIRA); identify workplace hazards, assess unsafe situations, and propose preventative and corrective controls.

• Safety & Health Plan Implementation: Prepare, maintain, and implement comprehensive Safety and Health Plans, safe work procedures, and departmental emergency response and evacuation plans.

• Compliance & Legal Governance: Ensure operations comply with statutory requirements under the OHS Act 85 of 1993 and relevant standards (including ISO 22000 where applicable). Ensure all contractors are vetted and appointed strictly per statutory guidelines.

• Equipment & Site Safety: Verify that all tools, plant machinery, and equipment are safe, inspected, and fit for use. Ensure emergency exits, walkways, and operational areas remain clean and hazard-free.

• Incident Management: Investigate, document, and report all workplace incidents and accidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrences.

• Training & Advisory: Facilitate health and safety inductions, toolbox talks, and compliance training across production and operational teams.

• Reporting & Administration: Compile and submit health and safety reports, statistics, and audit documentation to management.

• Supervisory & Standby Duties: Supervise team members to meet safety objectives and remain available for after-hours standby duties as operational requirements dictate.

Minimum Requirements

• Education:

  • Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4).

  • SAMTRAC or NEBOSH Certificate.

  • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) certification.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 to 4 years post-qualification experience as a Safety Officer.

  • Demonstrated supervisory experience (at least 2 years preferred).

• Licences & Mobility:

  • Valid RSA driver’s licence with own reliable transport.

• Technical Proficiencies:

  • Solid working knowledge of the OHS Act, safety auditing, risk assessment methodologies, and incident management.

  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management systems.

Advantageous Qualifications & Attributes

• National Diploma in Safety Management.

• Professional registration with SACPCMP (e.g., Construction Health and Safety Officer).

• Certified Level 3 Incident / Accident Investigator.

• Fall Protection Planner Certificate.

• Knowledge of ISO 22000 / food safety and manufacturing management systems.

• Valid Passport.