Site Safety Officer (Civil Projects)

Every person goes home in one piece. That is the job on this road construction project in Kariega. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Kariega, 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
• Audit subcontractor safety files before they start work
• Check that fall protection plans are in place for work at height
• Keep appointment letters and competency certificates in the file
• Hold toolbox talks on topics that match the week's work
• Investigate incidents and near misses and report them on time

• You write clear reports in English
• At least 2 years as a safety officer on construction sites
• 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

• ISO 45001 internal auditor course
• 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
• Paid SACPCMP renewal and CPD
• Laptop and data for reporting

• 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.