Health and Safety Manager (Construction) – Fixed-Term

You'll keep the site legal and the workers safe for the municipal infrastructure project in Somerset West. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Home base is a municipal infrastructure project on the Somerset West side of Western Cape. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Write and review risk assessments and safe work method statements
• Track PPE issues and replace damaged equipment
• Run site inductions for every new worker and visitor
• Check that fall protection plans are in place for work at height
• Inspect scaffolds, excavations and edge protection daily
• Audit subcontractor safety files before they start work

• At least 2 years as a safety officer on construction sites
• SACPCMP registration as a Construction Health and Safety Officer
• Good understanding of the OHS Act and Construction Regulations 2014
• First Aid Level 1 at least
• Confident enough to stop unsafe work, even when the programme is tight
• You write clear reports in English

• Clear growth path to a construction health and safety agent role
• Paid SACPCMP renewal and CPD
• Travel and site allowances

• Put your SACPCMP registration number and category first. Many CVs without it are rejected without being read.
• Bring a sample risk assessment or safety file index you drew up (remove client names). It shows your work better than a list.