Safety Officer Building Construction Cape Town Wes

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Minimum Requirements Qualifications National Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, Environmental Health, or a related field. Valid SACPCMP registration as a Construction Health and Safety Officer (CHSO) is essential . SAMTRAC qualification is essential . Incident Investigation Level 3 or equivalent. Risk Assessment Training. First Aid Level 2 or higher. Fire Fighting Training. Fall Protection Planner \/ Inspector training will be advantageous. Experience Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a Safety Officer within the building construction industry . Proven experience on commercial, residential, industrial, retail, healthcare, education, or mixed-use construction projects. Experience working with principal contractors is essential. Strong understanding of construction site hazards and controls. Technical Skills Comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993). Thorough understanding of the Construction Regulations 2014. Strong knowledge of hazard identification and risk assessment techniques. Experience compiling and maintaining construction safety files. Ability to conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Excellent report writing and documentation skills. Competencies Strong attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High level of integrity and professionalism. Strong leadership and influencing abilities. Excellent organisational and administrative skills. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Ability to build positive working relationships across all levels. Commitment to promoting a proactive safety culture. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Compliance with OHS legislation and Construction Regulations. Number of lost-time injuries (LTIs). Reduction in incidents and near misses. Completion of planned safety inspections and audits. Timely close-out of corrective actions. Safety file compliance. Toolbox talks and safety training completed. Client audit performance. Subcontractor safety compliance. Site housekeeping and environmental compliance. Preferred Experience Preference will be given to candidates with experience on: Commercial office developments. Shopping centres and retail projects. Residential developments. Industrial and warehouse facilities. Hospitals and healthcare projects. Schools and educational facilities. High-rise buildings. Mixed-use developments. Large-scale public sector projects. Additional Requirements Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport. Willingness to travel to construction sites throughout Cape Town and the Western Cape . Medically fit to work on active construction sites. Ability to work extended hours when project demands require. Salary Market-related and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits Provident Fund. Medical Aid, where applicable. Annual Leave. Company laptop and mobile phone, where applicable. Ongoing professional development and training. Opportunity to work on prestigious building construction projects across Cape Town and the Western Cape . Why Join Us? Join a respected building construction company delivering high-quality projects across Cape Town and the Western Cape . As a Safety Officer, you will play a vital role in protecting the health and wellbeing of employees, subcontractors, and visitors while ensuring projects are delivered in full compliance with South African health and safety legislation. New users - Upload your CV Existing users - Login here