South Africa: Health and Safety Officer

Our client is searching for a Health and Safety Officer to join their team in Richardsbaai. To Start mid to End March 2026 for approximately 50 days Duties: Utilise current health and safety legislation and/ or regulations to ensure that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to ensure the safety and health of employees, clients and visitors Investigate all accidents and incidents and make recommendations to management to prevent any re-occurrence of incidents. Conduct Safety Audits on sites on a regular Accompany and assist in the Department of Labour investigations/or audits as required Ensure that all contractors and sub-contractors comply with the relevant Health and Safety requirements as per legislation and the company’s specifications for projects. Encourage employees to actively participate in SHE matters Conduct SHE Committee meetings. Implement an action plan to correct non-compliant behaviour or conditions regarding safety and health Update and submit monthly safety, health and environmental statistics Create SHE documentation templates as required Compile SHE reports as required Conduct monthly internal audits to ensure full legal compliance Manage, implement and report on NOSA audit as required Update documentation as per NOSA audit Advise on changes in legislation and legal Initiate and participate in disciplinary action to employees not adhering to policies and procedures with regards to safety EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 Registration with the SACPCMP Fully proficient in Office 365 Incident and accident investigation qualification Risk Assessor qualification Fall protection planner/ developer qualification Working at Heights (at least level 2) Working in confined spaces with a certificate of competence Fall protection planner (experience in fall protection or valid certificate) First aid L2 (previous certificate or valid certificate with experience) Rope access experience Basic lifting and rigging experience HIRA certificate SAMTRAC or equivalent qualification EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 5 Years in a similar role COMPETENCIES: Astute attention to detail Adaptable to change Deadline driven Even balanced temperament Good communication skills Professional appearance Organised