Junior Safety Officer (Housing Projects)

Safety files, inspections and toolbox talks: this high-rise residential project in Gqeberha needs someone who can do all three well. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Track PPE issues and replace damaged equipment
• Run site inductions for every new worker and visitor
• Prepare monthly safety statistics for the client's agent
• Write and review risk assessments and safe work method statements
• Check that fall protection plans are in place for work at height
• Keep appointment letters and competency certificates in the file
• Inspect scaffolds, excavations and edge protection daily

• Good understanding of the OHS Act and Construction Regulations 2014
• 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
• SACPCMP registration as a Construction Health and Safety Officer

• Diploma in Safety Management
• ISO 45001 internal auditor course
• Fall protection planner training

• Laptop and data for reporting
• Paid SACPCMP renewal and CPD
• Travel and site allowances

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