151 Safety Programs jobs in South Africa

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
• 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.

Safety Officer • Carletonville, South Africa

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.

• 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

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.

• 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 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 as and when required
• Ensure compliance with legislative, by-law and permit requirements
• Keep management abreast of legislative changes and the implications for the company
• Liaise with Department of Employment and Labour as and when required i.e. regarding Sec 24 incidents
• Assist with maintaining ISO systems
• Responsible for monitoring contractors and venders working on SA Metal Group sites, to ensure that Health & Safety practices are applied and upheld at all times
  
  

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• National Diploma in Safety and/or Environmental Management or similar qualification
• Certificate in safety management (SHEMTRAC, SAMTRAC, NEBOSH IGC, etc)
• Computer Literacy in MS Office programmes
• Practical understanding of the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 & 9001
• 3-5 years’ experience in a production/manufacturing/engineering/construction environment in a full time health & safety role
• Extensive knowledge of the OHS Act & Regulations
• Registration with SAIOSH and SACPCMP advantageous
• Hands on practical approach to the job
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
  
  

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to organize and plan carefully
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Energetic, hard-working and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and in challenging conditions
• Flexibility in terms of working hours
  
  

• Provident fund
• Life cover at 4x annual salary
• Funeral cover
• Medical aid – Hospital Plan with Discovery Health
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment
  
  

• 07h30–17h00: Monday – Thursday
• 07h30–16h00: Friday
• May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements
  
  

This Civil Engineering company is owned and managed by qualified Civil Engineering staff. With experienced site teams, they can assist from the simplest to the most challenging requirements in the specialized concrete technology environment. They strive to offer a turnkey experience to their clients to find the most cost-effective solution with the highest quality and safety standards. This is achieved by partnering with the most reputable material and equipment suppliers in the industry, ensuring that they have the best resources available to execute their projects to the highest possible standards.

• Matric (Required)
• SACPCMP certification (Required)
• Must have experience as a Health and Safety Officer
• Must be hard working and career focused
• Mining industry experience (Beneficial)
• Fully bilingual (English and Afrikaans)

1. Monitor compliance of company SHE policies and procedures.
2. Ensure a safe working environment.
3. Raise health and safety awareness and report on key issues.
4. Advise on provisions to minimize safety risks.
5. Collaborate with managers to ensure site complies with relevant safety legislation and regulations and identify safety issues.
6. Attend, participate and/or facilitate safety meetings including Safety Committee meetings and Toolbox Meetings.
7. Conduct Job Safety Observations to identify potential hazards in the workplace and mitigate the risks identified.
8. SHE File Preparation & Maintenance - Compile and maintain SHE Files, all supporting documentation and the communication thereof.
9. Site Safety Inspections - Assist with internal and external audits - General management of safety administration.
10. Maintain and manage safety records, logbooks, registers, and documentation.
11. Provide SHE training, awareness and inductions on site to employees, contractors, and other relevant parties.

1. Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
2. Proven experience as a Safety Officer.
3. Knowledge and understanding of safety regulations and environmental guidelines.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.