Safety Officer - Construction

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Safety Officer to join our team in Durban. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment on construction sites, and for implementing and enforcing safety policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety Planning: Develop and implement site-specific safety plans, including risk assessments and hazard identification.
2. Safety Inspections: Conduct regular safety inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
3. Safety Training: Provide safety training and inductions to employees, contractors, and visitors.
4. Incident Investigation: Investigate incidents and accidents, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
5. Safety Reporting: Prepare and submit safety reports, including incident reports, safety statistics, and compliance reports.
6. Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant safety legislation, regulations, and standards, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
7. Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate and coordinate with stakeholders, including employees, contractors, clients, and regulatory authorities.
8. Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, as well as strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Requirements

1. Qualifications: National Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety (or relevant field).
2. Registration: Registered with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as a Safety Officer.
3. Experience: 2 years of experience in a safety officer role, preferably in the construction industry.

Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of:

1. Occupational health and safety principles and practices.
2. Safety legislation, regulations, and standards.
3. Construction safety management.
4. Risk assessment and hazard identification.