Safety Officer

Raubex; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Raubex Building Cape seeks a Safety Officer in Cape Town, Western Cape. The role reports to the Safety Manager, partnering with Site Management to ensure health and safety compliance across the site. A 3-month probation applies; immediate start is preferred.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, incident investigations, audits, and coordinating safety campaigns. Requires CHSO/Nebosh or SAMTRAC and 5–10 years in construction safety with OHSA experience.

Qualifications

• SAMTRAC or Safety management Diploma/NEBOSH certification required.
• CHSO SACPCMP registration (CHSO) is essential.
• 5–10 years of construction safety experience.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word/Excel).
• HIRA, incident investigation and first aid certificates are advantageous.
• UHSA/OHSA compliance background is preferred.
• Weekend work flexibility may be required.
• Driver’s license code 8.

Responsibilities

• Edit, review and implement safety policies, plans and procedures.
• Coordinate and participate in incident investigations.
• Lead emergency drills and maintain preparedness.
• Produce audit reports and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and implement site safety campaigns.
• Conduct site-specific risk assessments and advise on safety metrics.
• Report incidents to the Group HSE system and submit monthly reports.
• Organise SHE committee, look-ahead and safety meetings.

Skills

Work under pressure

Teamwork

Proficient communicator

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

SAMTRAC / Safety management Diploma / NEBOSH

CHSO SACPCMP Registration (CHSO)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Introduction

Raubex Building Cape is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Safety Officer to join our exciting team, based in Cape Town, Western Cape to start immediately. This position has a 3-month probation period, and the candidate must be able to start as soon as possible.
You will be reporting to the Safety Manager and working closely with the Site Management. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring health and safety compliance across the site.

Minimum Requirements

• SAMTRAC /Safety management Diploma/NEBOSH
• Certified as a Safety Officer (CHSO) SACPCMP Registration (CHSO)
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience
• Extensive Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• HIRA/Incident investigation/first aid certificates will be advantageous.
• Strong background in construction safety and OHSA compliance
• Flexibility to work weekends when required
• Driver’s License (code 8)

Basic Skills

• The ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines successfully.
• Show commitment to teamwork and a willingness to go the extra mile to achieve team objectives.
• Proficient communicator.
• Strong attention to details and great eye for safety.
• Confident and self-starting capabilities.

Job Specification

• Editing, reviewing and implementation of company policies, plans and procedures.
• Coordinate and participate in incidents investigation.
• Emergency response exercises and drills are conducted to ensure the highest level of preparedness in any emergency.
• Provide detailed audit reports with findings. Identify non-conformities and provide corrective action measures to prevent re-occurrence.
• Editing, reviewing and implementing group campaigns on site.
• Conduct site specific risk assessments.
• Advising site team on safety related matters (Stats, trends, indicators etc)
• Submit monthly reports to safety manager and site manager
• Report incidents and near misses to the Group HSE system.
• Organise and coordinate SHE committee, look ahead and safety meetings.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related

About Us

At Raubex, our people are the driving force behind everything we build. From major infrastructure projects to long-term partnerships, our success comes from the talent, commitment and growth of our teams.

We are focused on creating an environment where individuals can perform, grow and contribute to something bigger. Here, you don’t just build infrastructure. You help shape the future of our business and the communities we serve.

Why Join Raubex?

• Work That Makes an Impact
  Be part of projects that deliver real value. We build infrastructure that connects people, supports economies and leaves a lasting legacy.
• Growth That Works for You
  Your career path at Raubex is not fixed. You will gain hands-on experience, access development opportunities and build skills that prepare you for the future.
• A People-First Culture
  We are committed to a workplace where people feel valued, included and empowered. Collaboration, respect and open communication are part of how we work every day.
• A Business That Looks Ahead
  Raubex combines the strength of an established company with a forward-thinking approach. We focus on innovation, adaptability and sustainable growth.

What We Offer

We aim to create an employee experience that supports both performance and wellbeing:

• Competitive, market-related remuneration
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Clear career growth pathways
• Exposure to large, impactful projects
• A strong focus on safety and wellbeing
• A collaborative and inclusive environment

Our Team Values

IntegrityWe build trust by being honest, transparent and consistent.

ExcellenceWe take pride in delivering high-quality work and continuously improving.

AccountabilityWe take ownership of our actions and our results.

TeamworkWe value collaboration and believe strong teams achieve better outcomes.

People FirstWe prioritise safety, respect and inclusion in everything we do.

Join Our Team

At Raubex, you become part of a team that is building infrastructure, developing capability and creating opportunities for long-term success.

If you are ready to grow your career and make an impact, we would like to hear from you.