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Safety Officer Jobs in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Safety Officer
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Recruiter:
Phakisa Holdings
Job Ref:
JHB000632/Louis
Date posted:
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Location:
Nelspruit, South Africa
Salary:
R115.50 Hourly
SUMMARY:
Looking for a Safety Officer with 4-6 years of experience in health and safety, specifically overseeing scaffolding operations in high-risk sectors. Must have strong technical knowledge and expertise in working at heights and fall protection systems.
POSITION INFO:
Safety Officer
Reporting to: Operations
Seniority Level: Mid Career (4 – 6 yrs exp)
Type: Contractor
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and project-specific requirements
- Inspect scaffolding structures, facilitate risk assessments, and monitor contractor performance
- Lead proactive health and safety initiatives related to work at height
- Coordinate scaffolding teams, facilitate safety briefings, and deliver scaffold user awareness training
- Conduct incident investigations, prepare reports with root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
- Maintain safety files and documentation, ensuring compliance and audit readiness
Qualification and Experience:
- Matric / Grade 12 required
- Minimum 3-5 years in health and safety, preferably overseeing scaffolding operations in high-risk sectors
- Strong understanding of working at heights and fall protection systems
- Experience with different types of scaffolding and load capacity checks
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations and ISO 45001 implementation