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Health & Safety Officer (HSE Officer) Jobs in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Health & Safety Officer (HSE Officer)
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Recruiter:
K2 Recruit
Job Ref:
1292724424
Date posted:
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Location:
Durban, South Africa
SUMMARY:
POSITION INFO:
About The Role
K2 Recruit is partnering with a construction-focused organisation to appoint a Health & Safety Officer (HSE Officer).
This role is responsible for the full implementation, monitoring, and compliance of all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements on site, ensuring a safe working environment in line with legislation, company policies, and site-specific standards.
Key Responsibilities
HSE Compliance & Implementation
- Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and programmes
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety legislation and codes of good practice
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure site compliance
Site Monitoring & Audits
- Conduct regular site inspections and identify non-compliance
- Perform monthly sub-contractor audits and compile progress reports
- Monitor work processes and enforce corrective actions
Risk Management & Safety Control
- Identify workplace hazards and implement preventative measures
- Review and approve risk assessments, ensuring recommendations are implemented
- Drive PPE compliance and daily safety monitoring
- Manage construction plant and equipment safety
Incident & Injury Management
- Conduct incident and accident investigations and determine root causes
- Compile reports and implement corrective action plans
- Manage Injury on Duty (IOD) processes and Department of Labour submissions
- Facilitate medical treatment and worker’s compensation processes
Training & Awareness
- Conduct HSE training, inductions, and toolbox talks
- Ensure all employees, contractors, and visitors are compliant before site access
- Maintain accurate training records and certifications
- Ensure all OHS appointees are trained and certified
Administration & Reporting
- Maintain accurate HSE documentation and compliance records
- Compile OHS and quality reports, including non-compliance tracking
- Chair HSE committee meetings and distribute minutes
- Manage timesheets for labour-only subcontractors
Environmental & Emergency Management
- Oversee waste management, including hazardous waste compliance
- Implement environmental management programmes and audit close-outs
- Develop and test emergency response plans and drills
- Ensure ergonomics principles are implemented
Site Operations & Control
- Manage site access control, employee data capturing, and vehicle control
- Ensure contractor compliance prior to work commencement
- Manage firefighting and first aid equipment
- Coordinate occupational medicals and ensure fitness certifications are up to date
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications & Registration
- Registered with SACPCMP (in good standing) – essential
Experience
- Proven experience as an HSE Officer within a construction environment
- Strong knowledge of OHS Act and site compliance requirements
- Experience managing subcontractors and site safety processes
Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and compliance focus
- Excellent reporting and documentation skills
- Ability to influence and enforce safety standards
- Strong communication and training facilitation ability
- Proactive problem-solving and risk mitigation
Personal Attributes
- Highly disciplined and structured
- Assertive with the ability to enforce compliance
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
Working Requirements
- Must be based in Durban or the North Coast
- Site-based role within a construction environment