Construction Health and Safety Officer

Recruiter:

Key Recruitment

Job Ref:

3550796566

Date posted:

Friday, August 29, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Construction Health & Safety Officer – Cape Town

A Building Refurbishment Company is looking for a Health and Safety Officer to be based in Cape Town.

Requirements for the position:

Matric/Grade 12.
Minimum five years’ experience in the construction industry.
Registered by South African Council for the Project & Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as an CHSO. CHSM (Construction Health and Safety Officer) also accepted.
Understanding of applicable legislation.
IT literate (Excell/Word/PDF).
Must be able to work to a deadline.

Main Responsibilities (but not limited to these only):

Keep up to date and ensure compliance with applicable legal & other requirements.
Compile and consolidate Safety Files.
Investigate health & safety incidents and accidents, determine root cause, and implement corrective actions where required.
Conducting safety inspections and develop risk assessments for new activities and machinery.
Report on health & safety related activities to Safety Consultants management.
Compile statistics.
Manage Subcontractor Compliance.
Asbestos Inventory & Management
Conduct and lead health and safety meetings.
Identify hazards and determine ways to reduce or eliminate risks in the workplace.
investigate health-related complaints and cases of ill health,
Listen and investigate health and safety related issues from employees and address them with management.
Identify hazardous waste, correct safe use, and the correct disposal thereof.
Promote safety initiatives.
Inspect equipment regularly for safe use.
Obey any reasonable and lawful instruction from line management.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Observation skills (attention to detail)
Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with people at all levels.

Other Requirements

Clean criminal record
Driver’s license

Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.

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