Health & Safety Officer

Recruiter:

West Coast Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT000764/WN

Date posted:

Friday, November 28, 2025

Location:

Montague Gardens , South Africa

SUMMARY:
HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER – INDUSTRIAL HVAC PROJECTS (CAPE TOWN)
Initial Contract: 12 December – 3 January Shutdown (Somerset West)
Permanent Role: Confirmed based on performance
Salary: Negotiable based on experience
Company:
My client, a specialist in industrial and commercial HVAC installations operating in power, petrochemical and process environments.

POSITION INFO:
We require a proactive, hands-on Health & Safety Officer who can operate confidently in demanding industrial construction settings. The role suits someone energetic, solutions-driven, and able to act quickly to prevent incidents rather than react to them. This is a site-focused role; the candidate must be comfortable directing safe work practices and ensuring compliance in real time.
The December shutdown project in Somerset West will serve as the onboarding period and practical assessment of capability.
Key Responsibilities:

Conduct daily site inspections and hazard identification
Enforce compliance with OHS Act, Construction Regulations and client safety systems
Review and implement Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Safe Work Procedures
Manage Working-at-Heights, Hot Work, Confined Space and other permit systems
Oversee scaffolding erection and ensure correct certification
Conduct toolbox talks, inductions and safety briefings
Maintain safety files and statutory documentation
Investigate incidents and near-misses, implement preventative measures
Ensure contractor and subcontractor compliance
Support shutdown execution from 12 Dec – 3 Jan

Minimum Requirements:

SACPCMP Registration – CHSO (minimum)
HIRA certification
Legal Liability (OHS Act & Construction Regulations)
SAMTRAC / NOSA or equivalent safety qualification
Diploma in Health & Safety (advantageous)
Incident Investigation training (ICAM or similar)
First Aid Level 1–3
Firefighting / Fire Marshal
Working at Heights + Fall Arrest / Rescue
Exposure to scaffolding inspection (advantage)
Valid driver’s licence + own transport
Minimum 2–4 years’ experience as a Safety Officer in industrial construction, civils, mechanical installation or shutdown environments
Energetic, fast-paced and highly proactive approach

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Comfortable working in power, petrochemical or process environments
Strong situational awareness and quick thinking
Hands-on and confident working on active construction sites
Young, energetic and accustomed to fast-paced shutdown environments

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