Health & Safety Officer | CHSO | Building Construction Full Time

A well-established contractor is looking for a committed, reliable, and experienced Health & Safety Officer to join their Cape Town team. This is a senior HSE role for a seasoned professional with approximately 10 years of construction HSE experience. Someone who is SACPCMP-registered, highly credible on site, and holds themselves to the highest standards of professional conduct.

The Projects You’ll Work On and Need Experience On 

This role involves HSE management on major new builds and complex multi-storey construction projects across a prestige portfolio, including:

Commercial redevelopments  •  Luxury residential  •  Heritage refurbishments & restorations  •  Retail projects  •  Hospitality & bespoke projects

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce HSE policies, procedures, and legal requirements across all active construction sites
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, toolbox talks, and risk assessments
• Manage and verify permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities including working at heights, excavations, and hot work
• Identify hazards, investigate incidents, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out
• Ensure all workers are inducted, competency-checked, and equipped with correct PPE at all times
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready HSE records, registers, and documentation
• Liaise with principal contractors, subcontractors, and clients on all HSE-related matters
• Assist in compiling and reviewing Health & Safety Plans, files, and specifications
• Report on HSE performance indicators and escalate non-compliances to management
• Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership, coaching, and consistent enforcement

Qualifications & Requirements:

• National Diploma in Safety Management, or equivalent qualification
• Relevant certifications including SAMTRAC, Legal Liability, First Aid, HIRA, SHEMTRAC, Working at Heights, and Construction Regulations
• Registration with SACPCMP as a Construction Health & Safety Officer (CHSO) (essential)

Experience & Attributes

• Approximately 10 years of health and safety experience within the construction industry
• Proven track record on large, complex building projects (multi-storey and new build experience essential)
• Well-spoken, professional, and reliable with strong work ethic and personal accountability
• Confident communicator able to engage effectively at all levels 
• Highly organised with the ability to manage HSE documentation and compliance across multiple work fronts simultaneously

RPO is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that provides candidates and clients with unique recruitment solutions tailored to their needs. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to your perfect career path.

• Salary: negotiable.
• 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 (021 180 0776) at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: Engineers@rpo-recruit.za.com