Health and Safety Officer

SUMMARY:
Job Description

Role:
Health & Safety Officer
Reports to:
Health & Safety Manager / Operations Manager 
Office Location:
Cape Town (Onsite)
Contract Type:
1-Year Fixed Term Contract with the possibility of extension

POSITION INFO:
Main Purpose of the Job:
To ensure the organisation complies with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation by implementing, maintaining, and monitoring health and safety policies, procedures, and systems. The Senior Health & Safety Officer is responsible for promoting a safe working environment, conducting inspections and audits, investigating incidents, facilitating safety training, and fostering a strong culture of health and safety across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, safety audits, and compliance assessments.
• Identify workplace hazards and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Conduct incident, accident, and near-miss investigations and prepare detailed reports.
• Maintain all health and safety records, registers, statutory documentation, and compliance files.
• Facilitate health and safety inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness programmes.
• Ensure employees and contractors comply with health and safety requirements.
• Monitor the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Participate in Health and Safety Committee meetings and ensure legislative compliance.
• Assist with emergency preparedness planning, evacuation procedures, and emergency drills.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities during inspections and audits where required.
• Promote a positive and proactive health and safety culture throughout the organisation.

• Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) and associated regulations.
• Health and Safety management systems and best practices.
• Incident investigation methodologies.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment principles.
• Emergency preparedness and response procedures.
• Safety auditing processes and statutory compliance requirements.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and influencing ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Planning and organisational ability.
• Report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in an Occupational Health & Safety role.
• Proven experience conducting workplace inspections, safety audits, and incident investigations.
• Experience implementing and monitoring health and safety management systems.
• Experience delivering health and safety training and awareness programmes.
• Previous experience within engineering, construction, manufacturing, industrial, or technical environments is advantageous.

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
• SAMTRAC certification.

• NEBOSH and/or IOSH certification.
• First Aid certification.
• Fire Fighting certification.
• SHE Representative certification.
• Any additional Health & Safety or Compliance certifications.