SHEQ Officer (Building Contractor)

The high-rise residential project in Bellville needs a safety officer who is on the site, not stuck in the container office. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is a high-rise residential project on the Bellville side of Western Cape.

• Inspect scaffolds, excavations and edge protection daily
• Run site inductions for every new worker and visitor
• Check that fall protection plans are in place for work at height
• Audit subcontractor safety files before they start work
• Compile and maintain the site health and safety file under the Construction Regulations 2014
• Prepare monthly safety statistics for the client's agent
• Investigate incidents and near misses and report them on time

• SAMTRAC or an NQF-accredited health and safety qualification
• Confident enough to stop unsafe work, even when the programme is tight
• Good understanding of the OHS Act and Construction Regulations 2014
• First Aid Level 1 at least

• Diploma in Safety Management
• Fall protection planner training

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