Senior Engineering Safety & Compliance Leader

Armstrong Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Appointments seeks a Senior Technical Specialist to provide advanced technical leadership, engineering oversight and regulatory compliance assurance across all engineering systems. The role carries GMR 2.1 legal accountability for machinery and plant safety.

The position requires guiding risk assessments, supervising maintenance programmes, liaising with inspectors, and leading continuous improvement within a corporate or hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or diploma in mechanical, electrical, mechatronic or equivalent.
• GCC – Factories is preferred.
• Minimum 5–10 years’ engineering experience.
• Experience in plant, machinery or facilities management.
• Demonstrated safety compliance experience.
• Eligible to be appointed as GMR 2.1 under OHS Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical leadership across engineering systems.
• Lead regulatory compliance assurance and safety programs.
• Oversee maintenance practices and asset integrity.
• Approve risk assessments related to machinery and systems.
• Liaise with inspectors and auditors.
• Mentor and guide operations, safety and facilities teams.
• Manage contractors and service providers to ensure compliance.

Skills

Technical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessments

Mentorship

Stakeholder coordination

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Engineering

GCC – Factories (preferred)

Job description

Armstrong Appointments seeks a Senior Technical Specialist to provide advanced technical leadership, engineering oversight and regulatory compliance assurance across all engineering systems. The role carries GMR 2.1 legal accountability for machinery and plant safety.

The position requires guiding risk assessments, supervising maintenance programmes, liaising with inspectors, and leading continuous improvement within a corporate or hospitality environment.