Health & Safety (SHEQ) Officer

apartmentChainlink SA placeGermiston calendar_month 
Location: Germiston
Industry: Engineering Manufacturing
Salary: R30,000 – R42,000 per month (Depending on experience)
Type: Permanent | Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Implement and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures, and systems across the facility
  • Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses
  • Ensure compliance with OHS Act and relevant regulations
  • Prepare and submit safety reports, audits, and documentation to management and external bodies
  • Facilitate safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns
  • Collaborate with production and engineering teams to embed safety into daily operations
  • Spend approximately 20% of time on the floor identifying risks and guiding corrective actions
  • Spend 80% of time on administrative and strategic SHEQ functions
  • Break down complex safety instructions into actionable tasks for teams
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and safety culture development
  • Minimum Requirements
  • Matric + relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g., SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, or equivalent)
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Health and Safety Officer in a Manufacturing or Engineering environment
  • Proven experience in SHEQ systems and compliance
  • Strong administrative and reporting skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to work independently and proactively
  • Must be based in or near Germiston
  • Ideal Candidate Profile
  • Dynamic and driven, with a proactive approach to safety and compliance
  • Not just a “floor walker” — strategic thinker with strong admin and reporting capabilities
  • Able to break down instructions into manageable tasks and guide actions effectively
  • Ambitious, with the potential to grow into a Supervisory or Managerial role within 5 years
  • Comfortable engaging with all levels of staff and management
  • Not be a job-hopper
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