Construction Health & Safety Agent (Consultant)

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Introduction

We are expanding our technical consulting capabilities within CompleteSafety and seeking a highly qualified Construction Health & Safety Agent (Pr. CHSA / Candidate CHSA) to join our team in a client-facing advisory role.

Role Overview

As a Construction Health & Safety Agent / Consultant within our CompleteSafety division, you will act as the principal client representative for site safety compliance across a diverse portfolio of client projects. You will oversee compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993), Construction Regulations (2014), and related statutory requirements.

This position involves developing project-specific baseline risk assessments, reviewing contractor safety files, executing site audits, and representing Complete Workplace Group at client and multi-disciplinary project meetings.

Scope of Projects & Client Portfolio

Our consulting footprint spans diverse sectors across the Western Cape region, but not limited to neighbouring provinces:

• All-Round Construction & Infrastructure: Structural builds, civil works, developments, and specialized site security/perimeter fencing installations.

• Commercial & Retail: Shopping centers, retail developments, commercial office blocks, and fit-outs.

• Industrial Facilities: Warehouses, manufacturing plants, logistics hubs, and processing units.

• Educational Institutions: School building projects, university facilities, campus expansions, and structural alterations.

• Medical Facilities & Hospitals: Public and private healthcare infrastructure, hospital additions, and specialized medical facility projects requiring rigorous infection control and safety management.

Key Responsibilities

• Client & Site Representation: Act as the designated CHS Agent on behalf of clients across varied site environments, ensuring compliance with Construction Regulation 5 throughout project lifecycle stages (conception to handover).

• Safety Documentation & Baseline Assessments: Draft baseline risk assessments, CHS specifications, and project safety plans tailored to high-risk construction environments.

• Auditing & Monitoring: Conduct comprehensive site inspections, baseline audits, and contractor performance evaluations. Issue non-conformance notices and verify corrective action implementation.

• Contractor Approvals: Review and approve Principal Contractor health and safety plans and safety documentation prior to site access.

• Incident Investigation & Reporting: Lead root-cause investigations for major incidents/accidents, compile detailed statutory reports, and recommend preventive controls.

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain rigorous compliance alignment with the OHS Act, COIDA, NEMA, and local municipal bylaws.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Professional Registration: Active registration with SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Health & Safety Agent (Pr. CHSA) or Candidate CHS Agent (essential). Professional membership with SAIOSH or ACHASM is advantageous.

• Education: National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Safety Management, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 5–8 years’ demonstrated experience in construction health and safety, with proven progression into a consulting or agent capacity across commercial, industrial, educational, or healthcare environments.

• Legislative Expertise: Deep functional knowledge of the South African OHS Act, Construction Regulations (2014), COIDA, and SANS standards.

• Technical Skills: Proficient with standard digital site audit software, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for candidate vetting processes, and MS Office Suite.

• Mobility & Logistics: Valid South African driver’s license and reliable personal transport.

Key Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client-facing presentations and technical reporting.

• High analytical capacity for hazard identification, task risk analysis, and site safety alignment.

• Strong leadership capabilities to manage site safety culture and liaise effectively with project management teams, engineers, hospital/school administrators, and sub-contractors.