Site Safety Officer (Civil Projects)

Every person goes home in one piece. That is the job on this renewable energy construction site in Umhlanga. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The work is in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Investigate incidents and near misses and report them on time
• Run site inductions for every new worker and visitor
• Keep appointment letters and competency certificates in the file
• Compile and maintain the site health and safety file under the Construction Regulations 2014
• Track PPE issues and replace damaged equipment

• At least 2 years as a safety officer on construction sites
• Confident enough to stop unsafe work, even when the programme is tight
• Good understanding of the OHS Act and Construction Regulations 2014
• SACPCMP registration as a Construction Health and Safety Officer
• You write clear reports in English
• First Aid Level 1 at least

• Diploma in Safety Management
• Fall protection planner training

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

• Name the kind of projects you have covered, like roads, housing or wind farms. Clients want sector experience.
• Put your SACPCMP registration number and category first. Many CVs without it are rejected without being read.