Safety Officer - Urgent Short-Term Contract

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 254,000 - 304,000; Part time

Job summary

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd is seeking a Safety Officer in Richards Bay to ensure health, safety and environmental compliance across project sites. You will implement, monitor and improve SHE practices, and ensure documentation, audits and reporting are completed accurately.

The role requires 5+ years in a similar position, SACPCMP registration, incident investigations, and strong knowledge of NOSA processes.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• SACPCMP registration is mandatory.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 is expected.
• Competencies in incident/investigation, risk assessment and HIRA.
• Relevant safety qualifications listed in education above.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance on projects.
• Lead investigations into accidents and incidents and report findings.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections; address non-conformances.
• Promote safety culture and oversee SHE communications.
• Maintain and update safety documentation and reports.
• Support NOSA audits and corrective actions.

Skills

Safety audits

Incident investigation

Contractor management

Documentation

Communication

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

SACPCMP registration

Incident & Accident Investigation qualification

Risk Assessor qualification

Fall Protection Planner/Developer

Working at Heights Level 2

Confined Spaces certificate

First Aid Level 2

Rope Access experience

Basic Lifting & Rigging

HIRA certificate

SAMTRAC or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

SAFETY OFFICER

Position Details

Position Safety Officer

Reporting To Executive Contracts Manager

Contract Type Limited Duration Contract

Start Date Immediately

End Date 9 November 2026 or once the specific work is completed

SalaryR25,000.00 per month

1. POSITION OVERVIEW

The Safety Officer will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental legislation, company requirements and project-specific safety standards. The role will support the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of SHE practices across project sites.

The successful candidate will ensure that employees, contractors, subcontractors, clients and visitors operate within a safe working environment and that all required safety documentation, audits, investigations and reporting are completed effectively.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Health & Safety Compliance

• Utilise current health and safety legislation and/or regulations to ensure that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to ensure the safety and health of employees, clients and visitors.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Health and Safety legislation and project requirements.

• Advise management on changes in legislation and legal requirements.

• Ensure that contractors and subcontractors comply with relevant Health and Safety requirements and company project specifications.

• Implement corrective actions where non-compliant behaviour or unsafe conditions are identified.

• Initiate and participate in disciplinary action against employees who do not adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Incident & Accident Investigation

• Investigate all accidents and incidents.

• Identify root causes and make recommendations to management to prevent recurrence.

• Compile relevant incident and accident investigation documentation and reports.

• Monitor and follow up on corrective actions arising from investigations.

Safety Audits & Inspections

• Conduct regular Safety Audits on project sites.

• Conduct monthly internal audits to ensure full legal compliance.

• Identify non-conformances and develop action plans to address findings.

• Accompany and assist Department of Labour investigations and/or audits as required.

• Monitor implementation and close-out of audit findings.

SHE Management & Employee Engagement

• Encourage employees to actively participate in SHE matters.

• Conduct SHE Committee meetings.

• Promote a positive safety culture across the project.

• Implement action plans to correct non-compliant behaviour and unsafe conditions.

• Provide guidance and support to employees, contractors and subcontractors on SHE requirements.

SHE Documentation & Reporting

• Update and submit monthly Safety, Health and Environmental statistics.

• Create SHE documentation templates as required.

• Compile SHE reports as required.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date SHE records and documentation.

• Ensure that required safety documentation is available and properly maintained on site.

NOSA Compliance

• Manage, implement and report on NOSA audits as required.

• Update documentation in accordance with NOSA audit findings.

• Monitor and support the implementation of corrective actions arising from NOSA audits.

3. EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / Matric.

• Registration with SACPCMP.

• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office 365.

• Incident and Accident Investigation qualification.

• Risk Assessor qualification.

• Fall Protection Planner/Developer qualification.

• Working at Heights – minimum Level 2.

• Working in Confined Spaces certificate of competence.

• Fall Protection Planner experience and/or valid certificate.

• First Aid Level 2 – previous certificate or valid certificate with relevant experience.

• Rope Access experience.

• Basic Lifting and Rigging experience.

• HIRA certificate.

• SAMTRAC or equivalent qualification.

4. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar Safety Officer role.

• Experience working within project/site-based environments.

• Experience conducting safety audits, inspections and incident investigations.

• Experience dealing with contractors and subcontractors.

• Experience with SHE documentation, reporting and compliance requirements.

5. KEY COMPETENCIES

• Astute attention to detail.

• Adaptable to change.

• Deadline driven.

• Even-balanced temperament.

• Good communication skills.

• Professional appearance.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

• Ability to work independently and engage effectively with employees, contractors, management and other stakeholders.