Senior Ergonomics & Safety Engineer — On-site Mahikeng

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid and life insurance

Generous pension fund contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Supportive management and team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer with a focus on ergonomics and safety to lead workplace safety initiatives at our Mahikeng, North West facility. You will apply industrial engineering principles to design safe, efficient work environments, analyze processes for ergonomic risks, and develop practical solutions for injury prevention.

The role requires extensive experience in ergonomics and occupational safety, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Professional certification in ergonomics or safety highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ergonomic assessments of workstations, tasks, and processes to identify and mitigate physical risk factors.
• Develop and implement ergonomic improvement strategies to reduce musculoskeletal disorders.
• Analyze accident and incident data to identify trends and root causes; implement preventative measures.
• Develop and maintain safety programs and procedures per regulatory requirements (OHSA Act).
• Deliver safety training sessions on ergonomic principles, hazard recognition, and safe work practices.
• Perform workplace safety audits and inspections for compliance and hazard identification.
• Collaborate with HR and operations to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and worker's compensation claims.
• Recommend engineering and administrative controls and PPE to manage risks.
• Stay current with occupational health and safety legislation and best practices.

Skills

Ergonomics

Industrial Engineering

Safety

Risk assessment

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

OSH/Safety certification (CPE/CSP)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer with a focus on ergonomics and safety to lead workplace safety initiatives at our Mahikeng, North West facility. You will apply industrial engineering principles to design safe, efficient work environments, analyze processes for ergonomic risks, and develop practical solutions for injury prevention.

The role requires extensive experience in ergonomics and occupational safety, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to drive