Overview
Health and Safety Officer Jobs in Cape Town at WBHO
WBHO Construction Western Cape is seeking an experienced, vibrant and energetic individual to join our team as a Health and Safety Officer within our Building Division. This is a Cape Town site based position.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional to grow within one of South Africa’s leading construction companies.
Duties and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to effectively fulfil the following requirements:
- 5 -7 years experience within a construction industry
- Compliance auditing of sub-contractors and assessing compliance documentation for approval
- Drafting and maintaining of OHS plans and systems
- Drafting Fall protection plans
- Risk Assessment process facilitation
- Identify work-related hazards as well as the required controls and mitigations
- Conduct comprehensive hazard surveys
- Conduct on site training of employees from all levels as well as identify potential additional training needs based on site conditions and or non conformances
- Conduct incident investigations and identify both direct and root causes as well as mitigation measures required to prevent reoccurrence.
- Conduct PPE inspections and advise management on any additional task specific PPE that may be required
- Liaise directly with management regarding any exposure to additional risks
- Draft site specific emergency contingency plans
- Facilitate the booking and conducting of employee medicals
- Effectively maintain an ISO accredited OHS system at all times
- Fulfil the requirements of Construction Regulation 8(5) as well as enforce compliance of The Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Efficient time management skills
- Record keeping
- Organisational skills (administrative)
- Confident in their role
- Familiarity with the following Acts and Regulations:
– OHS Act 87 of 1995
– SANS Codes
– Applicable unit standards for fall protection
– ISO requirements
Desired Experience & Qualifications
- 5 – 7 years of construction industry specific experience (non-negotiable)
- Professional Registration with the SACPCMP as CHSO (non-Negotiable)
- Legal Liability
- HIRA
- Fall protection
- First Aid
- Incident Investigation
- SAMTRAC/NEBOSH/RISKMAQ
Software Proficiency
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint)
Other Requirements
Valid driver’s license
Willing to travel and work away from home as per project requirements
Interested?
Ready to build your future with WBHO?
If you meet the above requirements and are looking to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply.
To apply, reply to this advert with your CV and academic transcript/qualification.
Application deadline: 1 June 2026
If you have not heard back from us within 1 week after the above deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Work Location: In person
Title: Health and Safety Officer
Company: WBHO
Location: Cape Town
