Senior Safety Officer

Recruiter:

Riseup Management

Job Ref:

DBN000086/Melo

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A leading client in the marine and engineering sector is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Safety Officer to be based in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant SHEQ legislation, company policies and international standards, while promoting a strong safety culture across operations.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Ensure business unit policies and procedures are effectively implemented and consistently followed
Monitor and maintain compliance with all legal and statutory SHEQ requirements
Implement and conduct route and site inspections in line with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 standards
Conduct visits to vessels and various operational sites to ensure safety compliance
Perform risk assessments and identify mitigation measures
Compile and maintain project safety files and documentation packs
Lead incident and accident investigations, including reporting and corrective actions
Coordinate and manage employee inductions and safety onboarding processes
Facilitate toolbox talks and safety awareness initiatives
Coordinate and participate in safety meetings with stakeholders
Conduct and manage customer satisfaction surveys relating to SHEQ performance
Liaise with management teams to ensure full legislative and operational compliance.

Minimum Requirements

SAMTRAC qualification (essential)
NEBOSH qualification (advantageous)
5 – 8 years’ experience in a supervisory safety role
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy (MS Office and reporting systems)
Valid, unendorsed driver’s licence.

Key Competencies

Strong knowledge of SHEQ legislation and ISO standards
Leadership and supervisory skills
Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Risk assessment and incident investigation expertise
Planning and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills
High level of integrity and accountability.

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