Site Safety Officer (Civil Projects)

How2Apply Talent Network
Paarl, Western Cape
Contract
Posted 1 day ago
Contract Construction Code 08
R29 250 – R38 000/month
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Job Description

You'll keep the site legal and the workers safe for the high-rise residential project in Paarl. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

This post is Paarl-based, with most of your time spent at a high-rise residential project.

What you'll actually do

  • Keep appointment letters and competency certificates in the file
  • Audit subcontractor safety files before they start work
  • Write and review risk assessments and safe work method statements
  • Check that fall protection plans are in place for work at height
  • Compile and maintain the site health and safety file under the Construction Regulations 2014
  • Hold toolbox talks on topics that match the week's work
  • Track PPE issues and replace damaged equipment

What you need

  • You write clear reports in English
  • At least 2 years as a safety officer on construction sites
  • Confident enough to stop unsafe work, even when the programme is tight
  • SAMTRAC or an NQF-accredited health and safety qualification
  • Good understanding of the OHS Act and Construction Regulations 2014

Helpful, not essential

  • Experience on renewable energy or high-rise projects
  • Fall protection planner training

What you get

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

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): SACPCMP registration certificate, copy of your ID (certified) 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. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

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

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.
  • Bring a sample risk assessment or safety file index you drew up (remove client names). It shows your work better than a list.

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Job details
SalaryR29 250 – R38 000/month
Job TypeContract
LocationPaarl, Western Cape
CategoryConstruction
Experience6+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted9 October 2026
Closing Date13 November 2026
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