Senior Transport Safety & Compliance Leader

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability cover

Retirement fund

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Transport Safety Officer in Bloemfontein to lead, develop, and maintain safety policies and training across extensive operations. You will oversee audits, investigations, and compliance with South African road safety regulations, driving a robust safety culture for drivers and staff.

The role requires strong leadership, superior communication, and hands-on risk management, with ongoing liaison to authorities and improvement initiatives within the national safety

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in transport safety management, OH&S, or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of South African road transport legislation and safety regulations.
• Experience in accident investigation, risk assessment, and safety program development.
• Excellent training and facilitation skills.
• Strong understanding of fleet maintenance and vehicle safety standards.
• Professional qualification in Safety Management (e.g., SAMTRAC, NOSA) preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Logistics, or related discipline advantageous.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Residency or familiarity with Bloemfontein, Free State.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain transport safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections of vehicles, facilities, and operations.
• Investigate transport-related accidents and incidents; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs for drivers and staff.
• Ensure compliance with national and provincial road safety regulations and legislation.
• Monitor driver behavior and performance related to safety standards.
• Manage the safety management system and documentation.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across the organisation.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on safety matters.
• Analyze safety data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Training & facilitation

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety Management or Logistics

SAMTRAC/NOSA qualification preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Transport Safety Officer in Bloemfontein to lead, develop, and maintain safety policies and training across extensive operations. You will oversee audits, investigations, and compliance with South African road safety regulations, driving a robust safety culture for drivers and staff.

The role requires strong leadership, superior communication, and hands-on risk management, with ongoing liaison to authorities and improvement initiatives within the national safety