Site Safety Officer (Civil Projects) – Immediate Start

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Potchefstroom, North West
Contract
Posted 3 hours ago
Contract Construction Code 08
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Job Description

You'll keep the site legal and the workers safe for the road construction project in Potchefstroom. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The work is in Potchefstroom, North West, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

The work, day to day

  • Compile and maintain the site health and safety file under the Construction Regulations 2014
  • Write and review risk assessments and safe work method statements
  • Hold toolbox talks on topics that match the week's work
  • Inspect scaffolds, excavations and edge protection daily
  • Keep appointment letters and competency certificates in the file

What you need

  • Good understanding of the OHS Act and Construction Regulations 2014
  • First Aid Level 1 at least
  • 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

Nice if you have

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

On offer

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

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: copy of your ID (certified) plus SACPCMP registration certificate.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Potchefstroom; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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
LocationPotchefstroom, North West
CategoryConstruction
Experience8+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted1 November 2026
Closing Date7 December 2026
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