Senior Safety and Compliance Engineer

City of Cape Town; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cape Town is seeking a qualified Professional Engineer to lead statutory compliance initiatives, including inspections and regulatory adherence across building safety, plant and machinery, and construction safety domains. The role requires strong OH&S knowledge, GCC consideration, and proven experience in compliance delivery.

The incumbent will manage capital and operational projects, oversee maintenance dashboards, and ensure accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• GCC under General Machinery Regulations, advantageous under OHS Act.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in Statutory Compliance.
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking of compliance inspections.
• Providing technical compliance support to clients on building, plant & machinery, construction safety and general OH&S compliance under OHS Act 85 of 1993.
• Managing Capital and Operational Projects.
• Controlling and monitoring reactive and preventative maintenance dashboards and performance.

Skills

Statutory compliance

OH&S regulatory knowledge

Inspection readiness

Regulatory documentation

Education

Professional Engineer registration (ECSA)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

City of Cape Town is seeking a qualified Professional Engineer to lead statutory compliance initiatives, including inspections and regulatory adherence across building safety, plant and machinery, and construction safety domains. The role requires strong OH&S knowledge, GCC consideration, and proven experience in compliance delivery.

The incumbent will manage capital and operational projects, oversee maintenance dashboards, and ensure accurate reporting.