Health & Safety Officer – EPC Industry Contract

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading engineering, advisory and technical services firm is seeking a Health & Safety Officer to support the Employer’s 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 & Safety
• SACPCMP registration as CHSO (or Candidate CHSO)
• SAMTRAC or equivalent
• 3–5 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  

Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.

• 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
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: Engineers@rpo-recruit.za.com

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.