Health and Safety Manager (Construction)

Every person goes home in one piece. That is the job on this renewable energy construction site in Stellenbosch. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is in Stellenbosch (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Write and review risk assessments and safe work method statements
• Investigate incidents and near misses and report them on time
• Run site inductions for every new worker and visitor
• Check that fall protection plans are in place for work at height
• Track PPE issues and replace damaged equipment

• First Aid Level 1 at least
• At least 2 years as a safety officer on construction sites
• SAMTRAC or an NQF-accredited health and safety qualification
• Confident enough to stop unsafe work, even when the programme is tight
• You write clear reports in English
• SACPCMP registration as a Construction Health and Safety Officer

• Diploma in Safety Management
• Experience on renewable energy or high-rise projects

• Clear growth path to a construction health and safety agent role
• Travel and site allowances
• Laptop and data for reporting

• Name the kind of projects you have covered, like roads, housing or wind farms. Clients want sector experience.
• Bring a sample risk assessment or safety file index you drew up (remove client names). It shows your work better than a list.