Health & Safety Officer

SUMMARY:
HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER – HVAC PROJECTS (CAPE TOWN)
Initial Contract: 12 Dec – 3 Jan (Somerset West Shutdown Project)
Permanent role dependent on performance
Salary: Negotiable
Company: Leading HVAC contractor delivering large commercial and industrial projects.

POSITION INFO:
My client is seeking a hands-on, solutions-driven Health & Safety Officer who can operate confidently in fast-paced construction environments. This role requires someone proactive, energetic, and unafraid to get onto site, assess risks immediately, and implement controls before problems escalate.
Ideal Background:

• Civils construction, structural steel, or mechanical installation background
• Comfortable overseeing scaffolding, working at heights, hot work, confined spaces, lifting operations, etc.
• Familiar with high-pressure shutdown environments
• Strong situational awareness and quick decision-making
• Practical mindset — not a clipboard-only safety officer

• Daily site inspections and hazard identification
• Enforce compliance with OHS Act, Construction Regulations, and client requirements
• Review and implement safe work procedures, method statements and risk assessments
• Monitor scaffolding erection and certification
• Ensure hot-work permits, working-at-heights permits, and all task-specific permits are in place
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Investigate incidents/near misses and implement preventative measures
• Ensure contractor and subcontractor compliance
• Maintain safety files and documentation
• Support shutdown execution from 12 Dec – 3 Jan

• Minimum 2–4 years’ experience as a Safety Officer (construction/HVAC/civils)
• SAMTRAC or equivalent qualification
• Strong knowledge of OHS Act, Construction Regulations, SANS standards
• Physically fit, energetic and accustomed to fast-paced site work
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport
• Available for the December shutdown period