Junior Safety Officer (Housing Projects)

The road construction project in Cape Town CBD needs a safety officer who is on the site, not stuck in the container office. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is in Cape Town CBD (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Check that fall protection plans are in place for work at height
• Run site inductions for every new worker and visitor
• Prepare monthly safety statistics for the client's agent
• Investigate incidents and near misses and report them on time
• Hold toolbox talks on topics that match the week's work
• Keep appointment letters and competency certificates in the file
• Track PPE issues and replace damaged equipment

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

• Experience on renewable energy or high-rise projects
• ISO 45001 internal auditor course
• Fall protection planner training

• Laptop and data for reporting
• Paid SACPCMP renewal and CPD
• Clear growth path to a construction health and safety agent role

• Put your SACPCMP registration number and category first. Many CVs without it are rejected without being read.
• Name the kind of projects you have covered, like roads, housing or wind farms. Clients want sector experience.