Senior Safety Officer

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

4RV653X5

Date posted:

Monday, February 23, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

market related

SUMMARY:
The Senior Safety Officer exists to ensure legislative compliance and the highest levels of SHEQ standards on the front lines.

POSITION INFO:

Senior Safety Officer

Join a hands-on leadership role in a dynamic maritime and industrial environment as a driving force behind legislative compliance.
Paarden Island, Cape Town | Salary: R40 000 CTC.

About Our Client
The client is a leading division in the maritime and industrial sector based in Cape Town. They focus on ensuring projects align with global safety philosophies and corporate standards across various work sites and vessels.

The Role: Senior Safety Officer
The Senior Safety Officer exists to ensure legislative compliance and the highest levels of SHEQ standards on the front lines. This role contributes to the business by visiting vessels and work sites to implement safety protocols and manage risk. The main focus areas include auditing, incident investigation, documentation, and stakeholder engagement to maintain safety alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise safety operations with 5–8 years of experience in a supervisory position.
Implement and conduct route inspections as required by ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 14001:2015.
Conduct thorough risk assessments and lead incident or accident investigations.
Compile comprehensive project safety files and data packs.
Manage and coordinate inductions, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
Liaise with managers to achieve compliance and undertake customer satisfaction surveys.
Visit vessels and various work sites to ensure SHEQ compliance.

About You

5–8 years of experience in a supervisory position.
Minimum SAMTRAC qualification.
Valid, unendorsed drivers licence.
Sound verbal communication and strong computer literacy.
Willingness to travel to various sites and vessels.
NEBOSH qualification (highly advantageous).

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