Safety Officer

Safety Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and project-specific requirements
• Inspect scaffolding structures, facilitate risk assessments, and monitor contractor performance
• Lead proactive health and safety initiatives related to work at height
• Coordinate scaffolding teams, facilitate safety briefings, and deliver scaffold user awareness training
• Conduct incident investigations, prepare reports with root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Maintain safety files and documentation, ensuring compliance and audit readiness

• Matric / Grade 12 required
• Minimum 3-5 years in health and safety, preferably overseeing scaffolding operations in high-risk sectors
• Strong understanding of working at heights and fall protection systems
• Experience with different types of scaffolding and load capacity checks
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations and ISO 45001 implementation