Safety Officer - Steel and Plastic Piping - Mining

Prostaff Holdings; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a dedicated Safety Manager in Johannesburg to ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of Health, Safety, and Environmental awareness across large-scale steel mining pipeline projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing safety in high-pressure environments and a robust background in the mining industry. Competitive salary package negotiable based on experience.

Benefits

Negotiable salary package

Benefits based on experience

Qualifications

• Experience in safety management within mining and construction.
• Previous exposure to steel pipelines preferred.
• Understanding of welding and QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations across project sites.
• Conduct safety inductions and regular training.
• Monitor site activities for health and safety compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk identification

Detail-oriented

Education

Relevant safety management qualification (e.g., SAMTRAC, NEBOSH)

Job description

Overview

A construction company requires the above to play a critical role in ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing site safety programs, and driving a strong culture of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) awareness across large-scale steel mining pipeline projects.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant safety management / occupational health and safety qualification is preferred for the role (e.g. SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, or equivalent).
• Previous experience having worked on steel pipelines within the mining industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of steel piping construction and welding safety practices is essential for the role.
• Strong knowledge of construction and steel pipeline safety regulations in the mining industry is preferred.
• An understanding of welding, QC processes, and steel pipeline construction methods is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for training and engaging site teams.
• Must have strong report-writing, administrative, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to identify risks proactively and implement effective safety measures.
• Resilient, detail-oriented, and capable of managing safety in high-pressure project environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing site safety programs, and driving a strong culture of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) awareness across large-scale steel mining pipeline projects.
• Implementing and enforcing site-specific safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conducting safety inductions, toolbox talks, and regular training sessions for site teams.
• Monitoring site activities to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
• Inspecting construction, welding, and piping activities for hazards and non-conformances.
• Investigating incidents, near-misses, and accidents, preparing reports, and driving corrective actions.
• Maintaining accurate records of safety inspections, audits, and compliance documentation.
• Supporting Quality Control (QC) processes where safety overlaps with welding and pipeline works.
• Collaborating with site supervisors and project managers to integrate safety into daily operations.
• Auditing subcontractors’ compliance with company and client HSE requirements.
• Preparing reports and dashboards for management and client review.
• Travelling to various project sites, including cross-border assignments, as required.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.