Safety Officer - Logistics

Planned Talent Pty (Ltd); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced logistics company in Cape Town is seeking a Safety Officer to oversee all safety-related aspects at their site. This role focuses on ensuring safe working conditions, managing PPEs, and conducting safety audits. The ideal candidate has a National Diploma in OHS or related field and 2 to 5 years’ experience in safety management within logistics. Strong incident investigation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience in safety management within logistics, transport, or warehousing.
• Strong understanding of incident investigation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working conditions.
• Manage inventory of uniforms and protective equipment.
• Inspect and ensure PPEs are used correctly.
• Conduct safety training for employees.
• Perform safety audits.
• Monitor and report workplace incidents.
• Log all safety-related incidents.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Incident investigation

Safety training

PPE management

Safety audits

Digital systems confidence

Education

National Diploma or Degree in OHS, Logistics or related field

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving operational excellence?

A fast-paced logistics company is looking for a Safety Officer who’s ready to take ownership of all safety-related aspects for one of their Cape Town sites relating to employee safety, workplace conditions, PPEs and yard with vehicles. The role will have a strong focus on incident reporting, investigation, and resolution.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working conditions
• Manage inventory of uniforms and protective equipment
• Inspect and ensure PPEs are used correctly
• Safety training for employees
• Safety audits
• Monitor, control, and report workplace incidents
• Logging all safety-related incidents on the system
• Investigation of incidents and implementation of corrective and preventive actions

Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in OHS, Logistics or related field
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in safety management within logistics, transport, or warehousing
• Strong understanding of incident investigation methodologies
• Confidence using digital and software systems

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