23 Safety Protocols jobs in Pretoria

The purpose of this role is to:
Be responsible for developing and implementing Our Client's health and safety plans, enforcing policies, and evaluating practices and facilities to ensure compliance with legal guidelines.

THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THE ROLE IN FOCUS, ARE
1. OHS Strategy, Policy, Procedure and Plan

• Advise on the development of the OHS Strategy for our Client.
• Guiding and assisting OHS officers (responsible roles) on projects and operations.
• Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections.

2. Compliance to the OHS Act

• Ensuring the OHS appointments according to the Act.
• Ensuring the establishment and functioning of safety committees.
• Ensure that investigations and reporting of accidents and incidents

3. Monitor compliance by Contractors 

• Managing the strategic relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the implementation of all relevant regulations and procedures according to the OHS Act.
• Review the proposed safety plans of contractors and internal safety officer.
• Auditing contractors against their accepted safety management plan. Resolve all issues related to new template set-up.

4.OHS Practice Development

• Ensuring the effectiveness of safety management programs, committees, and safety meetings.
• Ensure knowledge transfer to safety officers through regular planned interaction and mentoring programs.
• Implementing awareness programs based on current trends and leading indicators to promote a proactive safety culture

5. Incident Investigations

• Investigate and report on accidents and incident's
• Identify and ensure countermeasures are implemented to prevent reoccurrence.
• Prepare reports and present findings to the relevant Committees.

6. Financial management

• Develop an OHS budget and control the expenditure within the approved budget.

7. Governance and Reporting

• Monitoring and reporting on legislative and statutory compliance as defined by government.
• Promoting sound institutional OHS practices through effective planning, maintenance of operations and service standards, management of compliance and risk and participating in our governance structures.
• Resolution of management action plans within the prescribed timelines.

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• B Degree/B Tech in Health and Safety or a related qualification.
• Registration as Charted Professional at SAIOSH
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience.
• Experience of OHS in a Project Environment.
• Experience in Contractor management in an OHS environment.
• Experience in OHS in a Business Office environment.
• Experience in facilitating on Senior management and Executive level

• B Degree/B Tech in Health and Safety or a related qualification.
• Registration as Charted Professional at SAIOSH
• Minimum of 8 years experience.
• Experience of OHS in a Project Environment.
• Experience in Contractor management in an OHS environment.
• Experience in OHS in a Business Office environment.
• Experience in facilitating on Senior management and Executive level

• OHS Strategy, Policy, Procedure and Plan
• Advise on the development of the OHS Strategy.
• Guiding and assisting OHS officers (responsible roles) at HO and on projects and operations.
• Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections.
• Compliance to the OHS Act
• Ensuring the OHS appointments according to the Act.
• Ensuring the establishment and functioning of safety committees.
• Ensure that investigations and reporting of accidents and incidents
• Monitor compliance by Contractors and internal staff
• Managing the strategic relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the implementation of all relevant regulations and procedures according to the OHS Act.
• Review the proposed safety plans of contractors and internal safety officer.
• Auditing contractors against their accepted safety management plan. Resolve all issues related to new template set-up.
• OHS Practice Development
• Ensuring the effectiveness of safety management programs, committees, and safety meetings.
• Ensure knowledge transfer to safety officers through regular planned interaction and mentoring programs.
• Implementing awareness programs based on current trends and leading indicators to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Incident Investigations
• Investigate and report on accidents and incidents.
• Identify and ensure countermeasures are implemented to prevent reoccurrence.
• Prepare reports and present findings to the relevant Committees.
• Financial management
• Develop an OHS budget and control the expenditure within the approved budget.
• Governance and Reporting
• Monitoring and reporting on legislative and statutory compliance as defined by government.
• Promoting sound institutional OHS practices through effective planning, maintenance of operations and service standards, management of compliance and risk and participating in governance structures.
• Resolution of management action plans within the prescribed timelines.

DELAR seeks a qualified and experienced Safety Officer to be appointed on a 12-month contract at a medical facility in Pretoria. The Safety Officer will ensure compliance with South African Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation, applicable standards, and DELAR's policies while supporting the facility in achieving a safe and legally compliant working environment.

• Implement and maintain a site-specific Health and Safety Management System in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and relevant regulations.
• Conduct baseline, issue-based, and continuous risk assessments for all operations, including high-risk areas such as medical, laboratory, and nuclear research facilities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor safe work procedures, emergency plans, and permit-to-work systems.
• Ensure compliance with SANS, ISO, and statutory regulations , including SANS 10366 (where applicable to public safety and events).
• Deliver health and safety induction training, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions for employees and contractors.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and incident investigations, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and monitored.
• Liaise with facility management, contractors, regulators (Department of Employment and Labour, Department of Health, and National Nuclear Regulator), and relevant stakeholders on OHS compliance.
• Compile and submit monthly safety reports, statistics, and compliance documentation to DELAR and the facility.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across the facility and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• SAMTRAC / NEBOSH / NOSA Safety Management Certificate or equivalent recognised OHS qualification.
• Registered with SACPCMP as a Safety Officer (mandatory).
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a Safety Officer in construction, industrial, or medical facilities (experience in healthcare, laboratories, or nuclear environments will be a strong advantage).
• Knowledge of OHS Act 85 of 1993, Construction Regulations, Hazardous Chemical Regulations, and Radiation/Nuclear Safety legislation.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, safety audits, and compiling safety files.
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite).
• Valid driver's licence and own transport.

• Strong knowledge of South African OHS legislation and standards.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to train and influence employees and contractors to follow safe practices.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Professional integrity, resilience, and attention to detail.

• Duration: 12 months (with possible extension depending on project needs).
• Location: Medical Facility, Pretoria.
• Remuneration: Market-related, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Construction

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Manager is responsible for the management of all premises, contractors, tenants, and employees for the Property Group across South Africa. The OHS Manager ensures that the Property Group complies with all health and safety policies, procedures, and associated legislation and regulations by providing a system for implementation throughout the Property Group via advising, monitoring, conducting compliance and risk assessments, training and awareness, and auditing. The OHS Manager is responsible for executing the OHS strategy and compliance delivery across the Property Group and providing expert knowledge on proactive risk management and administration of the portfolio.

• Advanced knowledge of business operations and project management.
• Competency in electronic business management systems.
• Advanced ability to recommend and implement technical solutions for cross-functional projects.
• Exceptional leadership and mentorship abilities to introduce and implement solutions.
• SAMTRAC / Nebosh / OHS certificate would be advantageous.
• 3 years or more HIRA experience.
• 3 years or more incident and accident investigation management experience.
• Risk Assessment experience and OHS experience up to auditing level.
• 3-5 years experience in the OHS environment in a medium size institution, preferably in facilities management, property management, and construction industry.
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms.
• Excellent recordkeeping, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Application of project management and tenants installation methodology.
• Expertise on the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Facilities Regulations.
• Analytical skills to identify occupational risks.
• Advantageous: Sustainability (direct footprint) experience.
• Adhering to principles and values.
• Deciding and initiating action.
• Working with people.
• Adapting and responding to change.
• Writing and reporting.

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Manager is responsible for the management of all premises, contractors, tenants, and employees for the Property Group across South Africa. The OHS Manager ensures compliance with all health and safety policies, procedures, and associated legislation and regulations by providing a system for implementation throughout the Property Group via advising, monitoring, conducting compliance and risk assessments, training and awareness, and auditing. The OHS Manager is responsible for executing the OHS strategy and compliance delivery across the Property Group and providing expert knowledge on proactive risk management and administration of the portfolio.

• Advanced knowledge of business operations and project management.
• Competency in electronic business management systems.
• Advanced ability to recommend and implement technical solutions for cross-functional projects.
• Exceptional leadership and mentorship abilities to introduce and implement solutions.
• SAMTRAC / Nebosh / OHS certificate would be advantageous.
• 3 years and more HIRA experience.
• 3 years and more incident and accident investigation management experience.
• Risk Assessment experience and OHS experience up to Auditing level.
• 3-5 years experience in the OHS environment in a medium size institution, preferably in facilities management, property management, and construction industry.
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms.
• Excellent recordkeeping, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Application of project management and tenant installation methodology.
• Expertise on the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Facilities Regulations.
• Analytical skills to identify occupational risks.
• Advantageous: Sustainability (direct footprint) experience.
• Adhering to principles and values.
• Deciding and initiating action.
• Working with people.
• Adapting and responding to change.
• Writing and reporting.