Health and Safety Officer EPC Industry

RPO Recruitments client a leading engineering advisory and technical services firm is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to support the Employers on-site HSE assurance function on a Solar PV project in Gauteng for a duration of 18 months.

This role is heavily focused on monitoring and enforcing EPC Contractor compliance with approved HSE plans project requirements and applicable legislation. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that all contractors and subcontractors adhere strictly to required safety standards and that any deviations are identified escalated and addressed without delay.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily inspections across all active work fronts to verify EPC Contractor compliance with project HSE plans legal requirements and site procedures
• Identify unsafe acts and conditions ensure corrective actions are implemented by the EPC Contractor and follow through to close-out
• Confirm that EPC risk assessments method statements and high-risk work procedures are properly approved in place and implemented on site
• Monitor and enforce adherence to permit-to-work systems (including working at height excavations LOTO and hot works) and escalate any non-compliance or breaches
• Ensure that all statutory and project HSE documentation is current accessible and being applied correctly by site teams
• Participate in and verify toolbox talks and safety briefings ensuring critical risks are communicated and attendance records are maintained
• Support incident management processes by assisting with investigations evidence gathering and ensuring corrective actions are implemented by the EPC Contractor
• Verify that emergency equipment is available compliant and ready for use and ensure any deficiencies are addressed promptly
• Monitor implementation of environmental controls on site (waste management dust suppression spill prevention noise control) and report non-compliance to relevant stakeholders
• Actively engage with site teams to promote safe working practices while maintaining a strong compliance-driven approach

Requirements:

• Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• SACPCMP registration as CHSO (or Candidate CHSO)
• SAMTRAC or equivalent
• 35 years HSE experience within construction environments
• Proven experience in monitoring contractor compliance and enforcing HSE standards on site
• Familiarity with permit-to-work systems incident reporting and site inspections
• Exposure to renewable energy or industrial projects will be advantageous

Benefits:

Salary: R300K R500K CTC per annum

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• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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