Safety Officer (SACPCMP) - Fixed Term Contract

3C Metal; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Cinco Engineering, part of the 3C Metal Ortec Group, seeks a Safety Officer (SACPCMP) for a fixed-term contract based in Cape Town Harbour. The role focuses on promoting a safe, healthy workplace, leading safety programmes, inspections, investigations, and training across workshops and project sites to meet client and statutory obligations.

The ideal candidate holds SACPCMP registration, relevant OHS qualifications, and 2–5 years' experience, with refinery exposure preferred and a clear criminal

Qualifications

• Occupational Health and Safety qualifications as listed (SAMTRAC/NEBOSH or national diploma).
• Demonstrated ability to implement safety programmes and conduct inspections and audits.
• Experience leading incident investigations and delivering safety training.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain safe, healthy, and hygienic work environments on workshop and project sites.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and legal standards.
• Coordinate day-to-day health, safety, and environmental activities and drive continual safety improvements.

Education

Occupational Health and Safety Diploma or Certificate (e.g. SAMTRAC, NEBOSH) or National Diploma in Safety Management

Job description

Safety Officer (SACPCMP) - Fixed Term Contract

Job title

Safety Officer (SACPCMP) - Fixed Term Contract

Contract type

Fixed-term

Join Cinco Engineering
Cinco Engineering, part of the global 3C Metal Ortec Group and based in Cape Town Harbour, delivers high-quality engineering solutions across the energy and industrial sectors.

As a BBBEE joint venture, we specialize in steel fabrication, industrial piping, mechanical fitting, ship repair, corrosion protection, and NDT services.

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the HSE Coordinator and Group HSE Manager, the HSE Officer is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy, and hygienic work environment for all Cinco Engineering employees in accordance with company policies, client requirements, and applicable legal standards. The role provides leadership, guidance, and coordination of day-to-day health, safety, and environmental activities within the workshop and across project sites, ensuring compliance with company procedures, risk management processes, and statutory obligations while fostering a positive safety culture throughout the organization.

Profile

Cinco Engineering is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HSE Officer to promote and maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment across our workshop and project sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing safety programmes, conducting inspections and audits, leading incident investigations, delivering safety training, and ensuring compliance with company, client, and legal requirements. This role requires a strong commitment to fostering a positive safety culture and driving continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance.

Requirements

Occupational Health and Safety Diploma or Certificate e.g. SAMTRAC, NEBOSH or National Diploma in Safety Management

SACPCMP registration as a CHSO. - Compulsory

Minimum 3-year health and safety experience.

Refinery experience advantageous

Medical fit and in good physical condition.

Clear criminal record

Limited Duration Contract

Country

South Africa

Minimum level of education required

Technical qualifications / Industrial Training Institute

Qualification

Other

Minimum level of experience required

2-5 years

Reference

2026-399