Safety Officer (SACPCMP) - Fixed Term Contract

3cmetal; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Part time

Job summary

Cinco Engineering, based in Cape Town, seeks a proactive HSE Officer to promote a safe and compliant work environment across workshops and project sites. You will implement safety programmes, conduct inspections, lead incident investigations, and deliver safety training in alignment with client requirements and legal standards.

The role reports to the HSE leadership and requires active participation in risk management, incident response, and continuous safety improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, or National Diploma in Safety Management).
• SACPCMP registration as CHSO is compulsory.
• Minimum 3 years of health and safety experience.
• Refinery experience is advantageous.
• Medical fitness and good physical condition.
• Clear criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe, healthy, and hygienic work environment across workshops and project sites.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and coordination of day-to-day HSE activities.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and statutory obligations.
• Implement safety programmes, conduct inspections and audits, and lead incident investigations.
• Deliver safety training and foster a positive safety culture while driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Health and safety management

Risk assessments

Audits and inspections

Incident investigations

Training delivery

Education

Occupational Health and Safety Diploma or Certificate

Tools

CHSO SACPCMP registration

Job description

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.

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