SHEQ Officer (Building Contractor)

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Atlantis, Western Cape
Contract
Posted 1 hour ago
Contract Construction Code 08
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Job Description

You'll keep the site legal and the workers safe for the municipal infrastructure project in Atlantis. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll report in Atlantis. Relocation is not covered for this one. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

What your day looks like

  • Run site inductions for every new worker and visitor
  • Hold toolbox talks on topics that match the week's work
  • Track PPE issues and replace damaged equipment
  • Keep appointment letters and competency certificates in the file
  • Prepare monthly safety statistics for the client's agent
  • Check that fall protection plans are in place for work at height
  • Write and review risk assessments and safe work method statements

Must-haves

  • Confident enough to stop unsafe work, even when the programme is tight
  • First Aid Level 1 at least
  • SAMTRAC or an NQF-accredited health and safety qualification
  • SACPCMP registration as a Construction Health and Safety Officer
  • At least 2 years as a safety officer on construction sites
  • Good understanding of the OHS Act and Construction Regulations 2014

Nice if you have

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

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): First aid certificate plus SAMTRAC or safety qualification certificate.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Atlantis.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationAtlantis, Western Cape
CategoryConstruction
Experience4+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted25 October 2026
Closing Date27 November 2026
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