233 Safety jobs in South Africa

Our client, situated in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, is currently looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their dynamic team.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following key functions:

• Develop, amend, implement, monitor and enforce compliance to OHS policies, procedures and legislation
• Manage IODs, including the initial response, WCL submission and the implementation of measures to prevent future re-occurrence
• Identify and report OHS risks and assist in developing relevant action plans
• Implement plans and strategies to ensure emergency preparedness
• Educate staff / present and arrange training regarding OHS principles and requirements
• Take responsibility for on-site contractors’ compliance with legislative and policy requirements
• Act as company representative during OHS audits
• Manage ISO implementation

Requirements :

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification
• At least 8 years’ experience within the health and safety field, 5 of which should be at a managerial level
• Thorough understanding of South African OHS legislation and the ability to apply it
• Good presentation skills
• Assertive temperament
• Computer literate
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to conduct investigations using root cause analysis tools and to compile reports accordingly
• Ability to communicate professionally in English (verbally and written)
• Valid driver’s license and own transport

VACANCY AVAILABLE ON A PERMANENT DURATION CONTRACT

To: All Employees & External Candidates 22 January 2025

From: HR Department – H/O

Ref: Adv 2025 / 01 / 22 – HSM

Work Location: Rocky Drift, White River, Nelspruit

Position Title: Health & Safety Manager X (1)

Reporting to: Chief of Operations

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate
• 7-10 years’ experience in the same or similar field
• B Degree / Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent
• Registration with SACPCMP (Required).
• Auditing qualifications from certified bodies
• Must be proficient in MS Office

Job Description:

• Good working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
• In-depth knowledge of OHSA, MHSA & Workman’s Compensation/COIDA
• Proficiency in all technical aspects of safety management
• Good understanding of current occupational health and safety procedures, policies and standards
• Good interpersonal skills
• Provide safety training for employees on policies, regulations and procedures
• Inspect and verify company compliance with relevant safety regulations
• Maintain accurate and current records in accordance with guidelines
• Ability to explain technical concepts into simple terms
• Develop and coordinate safety, health systems and strategies for the company and identify workplace hazards and risks to employees

Application Closing Date:

How to Apply for Job Postings:

If you are interested in applying for the above position and meet the eligibility criteria, please submit your detailed CV with relevant qualifications to

Please note that if we have not contacted you within one week from closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

To ensure that the Distribution Centre is Health and Safety compliant, the HSE Officer serves to ensure emergency preparedness and incident response at each of our Distribution centres.

Contractor Management

1. Understand the legal principles under which the permit to work process is defined and conduct contractor audits.
2. Understand and apply the legal principles pertaining to the OHS scope of authority and issue permits to work limited to that scope.
3. Draw up and maintain an audit schedule and programme for contractor audits.
4. Maintain an up-to-date database of contractors and service providers who have undergone audits and possess valid permits to work.
5. Carry out contractor and visitor inductions, conduct contractor audits, and issue permits to work for various Supply Chain Business units.
6. Compile statistical analytics, define KPI objectives, and present milestones achieved to management.

To coordinate, support, and advise Masslift on all aspects regarding Health & Safety. To develop, establish, manage, and monitor standards, processes, communications, training, and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with Health & Safety are adhered to.

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (or similar)
• Related and practical experience in a forklift or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, IT, and presentation skills.
• Professional approach coupled with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills.
• Effective handling of Health & Safety investigations.
• Experience in formulating, implementing, and revising Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.

• Ensure a safe workplace environment in all branches without risk to health.
• Ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are adhered to, regularly reviewed, updated, and communicated.
• Ensure that Masslift meets its statutory obligations related to health, safety, and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.
• Complete and regularly review risk assessments for all work equipment, operations, dealers, and suppliers.
• Document, investigate, and implement improvements for all accidents.
• Carry out safety inspections, fire drills, and manage safety procedures, ensuring employees are aware of their responsibilities.
• Develop health & safety policies, systems of work, and procedures.
• Maintain full and accurate health and safety training records.
• Implement a documented program of health and safety inspections, audits, and checks.
• Establish a structured health & safety training program across the company.
• Manage and chair the Health & Safety Committee meetings, ensuring action points are completed timely.
• Stay updated with relevant health, safety, and welfare legislation and communicate changes to the company.
• Provide regular health & safety reports to the CEO.
• Attend management meetings to report on health & safety matters.
• Perform other duties as required by management.
• Inspect facilities periodically for problems and maintenance needs.
• Address building maintenance or cleaning concerns.
• Ensure SLA compliance with suppliers (cleaning, water coolers, etc.).
• Manage Masslift's cleaning staff and oversee contracted cleaning staff.
• Inspect building systems periodically (heating, ventilation, generator, etc.).
• Develop and implement a maintenance plan ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Monitor inventory of materials and equipment.
• Coordinate building and maintenance projects, such as renovations.

Health and Safety Officer - Security Industry:

The overall purpose of this position is to ensure that all Site-specific security requirements are adhered to and that the client’s needs are always efficiently and professionally met. The position entails the development and installation of a pro-active approach to all Health and Safety measures over multiple sites. Effective management of all resources must be attained to ensure quality service delivery is provided.

Qualifications, experience and other competencies required:

• Matric certificate with Grade A/B PSIRA registration
• At least 5-8 years’ experience in the Security Industry - Mining Industry will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of all ISO compliance 9001/14001/27001/23001 and all the requirements.
• Great knowledge and experience in Organisational and Environmental Health and Safety, equivalent courses completed (SAMTRAC & Risk management, Environmental Health & Safety Management, etc.) are crucial.
• SLA and contractional co-ordination,
• Very analytical individual with excellent Problem-Solving Skills.
• Ability to manage and discipline staff.
• Strong Operational Planning, Leadership and Organisational Skills as well as good Interpersonal Communication and Client Liaison Skills are essential.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in MS Word and Excel and up to date with the latest modern technology.
• Must be able to work under pressure and for extended hours as and when required.
• A Valid unendorsed driver license with own reliable transport and willing to use for business purposes.
• No criminal record or any pending cases.
• Contactable references.
• Should reside in the West Rand area.

Job Specification (Not totally inclusive):

• Maintaining good relations between Fidelity Security Services Group and the Client with regard to Security Services rendered.
• Constantly evaluating the service levels provided and making recommendations to the Client regarding the improvement of services.
• Ensuring continuous assessment of the Client’s premises and minimizing as far as possible risky access and creating several barriers to would be criminals.
• Drafting of health and safety recommendations based on the assessment and report of findings to the client.
• Ensure that Health & Safety files are compiled and up to date.
• Ensuring that all Security Officers on site meet the contractual requirements as stipulated by the Client.
• Submitting relevant monthly reports to the Client and Management.
• Assist in managing shrinkage budgets as set out by the Client.
• Attending regular meetings with the Client and Senior Management.
• Submit monthly Health & Safety reports to the Client/Management.
• Training of Security Staff and Management - Client procedures and systems.
• Liaising daily with Senior Management to resolve health and safety matters.

Core Competencies:

• Well-presented individual.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong planning, organizational, administration skills is required.
• Good interpersonal and client liaison skills are required.
• Leadership, Self-Development and Development of others.
• Results driven and Goal Setting.
• Driving and Managing change.
• Interpersonal skills.

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is always given to existing employees and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

• Ensure compliance of the project with relevant OHS and Construction Regulations.


• Continuously develop, implement, and improve the H&S plans, programmes, and procedures in the workplace. (Emergency procedures, firefighting, and first aid.)


• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments as required by the project.


• Conduct incident investigations and unsafe working conditions, identify possible causes, and recommend and implement corrective action. Oversee the maintenance of all OHS records.


• Assist in the preparation of project specific health and safety documentation for distribution to contractors for inclusion into their tender submissions.


• Make sure that personal protective equipment is being used in workplace according to regulations.

The company currently has a vacancy for a motivated, professional and attentive to detail Health and Safety Officer to join their team and drive company Health and Safety initiatives and programmes. This position requires someone who is energetic and able to work in a fast paced, pressurized environment. . The candidate will be based in Carletonville, however local road travel will be required between various sites and head office. 

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including safety induction and training
• Promote and ensure adherence to the safety policy and procedures
• Keep management up to date and informed about legislative requirements regarding health and safety requirements.
• Create safety procedures and develop training programmes to enhance safe working conditions
• Review and update emergency procedures as and when necessary
• Conduct site inspections and audits as required identifying and minimizing the risk to company and employees
• Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative actions
• Conduct workplace Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
• Design and implement responses to the above mentioned HIRA’s
• Inspect the place of work to determine whether any machinery, plant, equipment, substance, appliances or process is of such nature liable to cause bodily injury to any person working in the place of work
• Investigate any accident, near-miss incident, dangerous occurrence or occupational disease that occurred in the place of work,
• Design and implement responses to limit or prevent a recurrence thereof
• Compile and submit health and safety related reports to management and third parties
• Liaise with Department of Employment and Labour as and when required i.e. regarding Sec 24 incidents.
• Responsible for monitoring contractors and venders working on Isinyithi sites, to ensure that Health & Safety practices are applied and upheld at all times

Qualifying Attributes

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to organize and plan carefully
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Time management and organizational skills
• Excellent standards in execution
• Ability to work under challenging conditions

Salary : We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a Health and Safety Officer in the Forklift or Manufacturing Industry
• Relevant Health and Safety Qualification required
• Proficient in MS Office | HSE Software knowledge an advantage
• Experience Formulating | Implementing | Revising Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
• Excellent Verbal | Written Communication | IT | Presentation Skills
• Valid Driver's License and own Transport required
• Contactable references and payslips required

• Basic Salary between R 25 000 and R 35 000 based on experience
• Medical Aid | Pension | 13th Cheque

Job Functions:

• Submit all IOD documents to Workman’s Compensation and the RMA.
li>Keep IOD and incident register updated with the status of each IOD.
• Upload all IOD on Compa Easy and the RMA system.
• Conduct investigations on IODs.
• Update the health and safety files with the latest documents.
• Upload all documents of external origin onto Comp Easy.
• Assisting the Health and Safety Officer with general SHEQ Admin.
• Filing of all Health and safety Documentation.
• Update the training matrix and ensure that all legal training is conducted. 
• Ensure health safety inspections are conducted by the health safety representatives. 
• Ensure health and safety meetings are conducted for all branches.
• Take minutes for all health safety meetings.

Required Experience 

• Qualification in health and safety
• Samtrac or equivalent
• Computer literate
• 3 – 5 years experience 
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