SHE Officer

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear services company is seeking a SHE Officer in Cape Town to ensure health and safety compliance across projects. The role includes monitoring safety activities, conducting training, and generating safety documentation for audits. Candidates must possess relevant safety management certifications and have 3-5 years of experience in a similar position. This role promotes a strong culture of safety and quality, and offers growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related experience in a similar Safety Officer position.
• Experience on large Civil Engineering construction sites.
• Proven track record in safety compliance and regulatory management.
• Experience in incident investigation and safety auditing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OH&S Act and client requirements.
• Monitor project activities for compliance with safety plans.
• Generate and maintain safety documentation for audits.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits.

Skills

Computer literacy with MS Office

Report writing

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Auditing and assessment skills

Training and presentation skills

Documentation and record-keeping

Client interface and stakeholder management

Education

Certificate or Diploma in Safety Management

SAMTRAC or NEBOSH certification

SACPCMP Registration

SHEQ System Auditing certification

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Job title: SHE Officer

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: October 11, 2025

The Safety Officer plays a critical role in supporting Lesedi Nuclear Services' mission to nurture a culture of safety and quality, where safety is a non-negotiable core value. The position is responsible for ensuring that all regulatory Health & Safety compliance requirements relevant to assigned projects are met, developing, implementing, and improving health and safety files, programs, and procedures. The role involves identifying HSE-related training needs and ensuring all site activities are conducted in a safe and compliant manner in accordance with the OHS Act and Regulations. The Safety Officer serves as a key interface with internal departments and external stakeholders including Eskom, Renewables, and Government departments.

Key Performance Areas

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure full compliance with OH&S Act and client requirements across all project activities
• Accurately and continuously administer safety-related documentation
• Maintain all safety, health, and environmental records up to date and in proper order
• Ensure all documents are correctly filed and easily retrievable for audits and inspections
• Generate and maintain impacts and aspects registers for site activities

Safety Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor project activities for compliance with approved safety plans
• Issue comprehensive reports indicating status of activities and project compliance
• Generate weekly safety reports for both outage and non-outage periods
• Document audits and site visits, highlighting areas of concern and improvement
• Report on subcontractor activities and levels of compliance
• Produce detailed audit reports and deviation reports with impact evaluations

Incident Management and Control Systems

• Ensure proper administration of incident reporting and investigation systems
• Issue and control the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) system
• Monitor corrective and preventative actions to ensure proper close-out
• Manage legal documents and statutory registers
• Report any client-raised issues with proposed action plans

Subcontractor and Vendor Management

• Monitor subcontractor safety compliance and generate corrective action plans
• Review safety documentation submitted by subcontractors and internal partners
• Review and analyze contractual safety changes and assess impact of modifications
• Ensure subcontractor adherence to project safety standards and procedures

Training and Development

• Conduct generic SHE training and provide in-house coaching on safety aspects
• Identify HSE-related training needs for project teams
• Deliver safety inductions and specialized safety training programs
• Support development of safety competency across all project levels

Audit and Quality Assurance

• Conduct internal audits and systematic checking of all SHE systems, lists, and files
• Liaise with clients and carry out review audits as required
• Support external audits and regulatory inspections
• Continuously improve SHE plans and recommend document updates as required

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

• Certificate or Diploma in Safety Management
• SAMTRAC or NEBOSH certification
• SACPCMP Registration (South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions)
• SHEQ System Auditing certification (ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 45001)
• Qualification or relevant experience in regulatory requirements (Construction Regulations)
• H&S training and development certifications (Incident Management, Risk Management, First Aid)

Experience

• 3-5 years related experience in a similar Safety Officer position
• Experience on large Civil Engineering construction sites
• Proven track record in safety compliance and regulatory management
• Experience in incident investigation and safety auditing

Competencies

Knowledge :

• Comprehensive knowledge of OHS Act and other applicable safety legislation
• Understanding of construction regulations and industry-specific safety requirements
• Knowledge of SHEQ management systems and auditing principles
• Understanding of risk management and incident investigation methodologies
• Knowledge of environmental impact assessment and management
• Familiarity with client-specific safety requirements (Eskom, Renewables sector)
• Understanding of legal compliance requirements and statutory obligations

Skills :

• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Report writing skills with ability to produce accurate and detailed documentation
• Strong communication skills for effective liaison at all organizational levels
• Problem-solving and analytical skills for incident investigation
• Auditing and assessment skills for compliance monitoring
• Training and presentation skills for safety education delivery
• Documentation and record-keeping skills for regulatory compliance
• Client interface and stakeholder management capabilities

Behaviour :

• Methodical and systematic approach to safety management
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently without constant supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration
• Professional integrity and commitment to safety standards
• Proactive approach to identifying and addressing safety risks
• Attention to detail for accurate documentation and reporting
• Adaptability to work in dynamic construction environments
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to regulatory compliance
• Assertiveness when enforcing safety requirements
• Continuous improvement mindset for enhancing safety performance