Safety Officer

SUMMARY:
A well-established manufacturing company in Springfield, Durban is seeking an experienced Safety Officer to join their team.

This role suits a proactive professional passionate about maintaining safe working environments, ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations, and minimising risks within aluminium and façade installation projects.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:
Health & Safety Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and company policies
• Implement and monitor site-specific Health & Safety Plans
• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments
• Ensure all safety files are up to date and compliant

• Enforce the use of PPE (helmets, harnesses, gloves, etc.)
• Monitor high-risk activities (working at heights, glass installation, lifting operations)
• Stop unsafe work practices immediately

• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses
• Compile and submit detailed incident reports
• Implement corrective and preventative measures

• Conduct site safety inductions for employees and subcontractors
• Provide toolbox talks and ongoing safety training
• Ensure all workers are competent and certified for their tasks

• Maintain safety registers, checklists, and compliance records
• Ensure subcontractor compliance (medicals, PPE, legal documents)
• Submit weekly/monthly safety reports to management

• Work closely with site managers, project managers, and subcontractors
• Attend safety meetings and audits
• Ensure compliance with client-specific safety requirements

• National Diploma or Certificate in Health & Safety
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Fall Protection Plan (advantageous)
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in construction/site safety
• Experience in aluminium, glazing, or façade installation is highly advantageous
• Strong knowledge of construction safety regulations
• Attention to detail and hazard identification
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work under pressure and enforce rules
• Working at heights (scaffolding, suspended platforms)
• Glass handling and installation risks
• Use of power tools and lifting equipment
• Site coordination with multiple subcontractors