Safety Officer

Job Title: Safety Officer

Department: Health & Safety

Industry: Aluminium & Façade Solutions / Construction

Location: Durban

To ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations on-site, minimise risks, and maintain a safe working environment for all employees, subcontractors, and visitors involved in aluminium and façade installation projects.

Health & Safety Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and company policies
• Implement and monitor site-specific Health & Safety Plans
• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments
• Ensure all safety files are up to date and compliant

Site Monitoring & Control

• Enforce the use of PPE (helmets, harnesses, gloves, etc.)
• Monitor high-risk activities (working at heights, glass installation, lifting operations)
• Stop unsafe work practices immediately

Incident Management

• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses
• Compile and submit detailed incident reports
• Implement corrective and preventative measures

Training & Inductions

• Conduct site safety inductions for employees and subcontractors
• Provide toolbox talks and ongoing safety training
• Ensure all workers are competent and certified for their tasks

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain safety registers, checklists, and compliance records
• Ensure subcontractor compliance (medicals, PPE, legal documents)
• Submit weekly/monthly safety reports to management

Contractor & Client Liaison

• Work closely with site managers, project managers, and subcontractors
• Attend safety meetings and audits
• Ensure compliance with client-specific safety requirements