Job Title: Construction Health and Safety Consultant
Company:Hire Resolve
Job description: Job SummaryJob Title: Construction Health and Safety ConsultantLocation: Brackenfell, Western Cape
Salary: R30,000 – R40,000 per monthHire Resolve is seeking a highly skilled Construction Health and Safety Consultant to join our client’s team in Brackenfell. If you meet the qualifications and have experience in managing health and safety on complex construction projects, we invite you to apply.Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and other relevant safety regulations.
- Manage and oversee construction health and safety on high-risk or large-scale projects.
- Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits.
- Administer and enforce health and safety procedures, including incident reporting, safety audits, and corrective actions.
- Provide health and safety training and coaching to on-site workers, ensuring they adhere to safety protocols.
- Prepare and submit health and safety reports, ensuring effective communication of findings to project stakeholders.
- Collaborate with various teams, including project managers, engineers, and contractors, to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Monitor construction site conditions, ensuring they meet safety and environmental requirements.
- Conduct regular inspections of construction sites to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Support the implementation of environmental and sustainability initiatives.
Minimum Requirements:
- SACPCMP Registration: Can.CHSM, CHSM, or Can.CHSA registration is required.
- Qualifications:
- A qualification relevant to SACPCMP registration (preferred diploma, bachelor’s degree, or higher in Construction Health and Safety, Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or a closely related field).
- Recognized engineering qualifications with safety-related courses may also be considered.
- Advanced training in CHS management, incident investigation, risk assessment, auditing, or compliance management is a plus.
- Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in the construction health and safety field, demonstrating progression in responsibilities and technical competence.
- Proven experience in managing CHS on large-scale, high-risk construction projects.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in the OHS Act and relevant regulations.
- Knowledge of contract administration and relevant legislation (e.g., Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Disease Act, Environment Conservation Act).
- Strong leadership, communication, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to coordinate and liaise effectively with various stakeholders on health and safety matters.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
- Physical fitness to navigate construction sites and work at heights.
- Ability to work in outdoor and inclement weather conditions.
- Self-motivated, team player with excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
Additional Requirements:
- Excellent health and physical fitness.
- Own reliable transport.
- Willingness to learn and work diligently from the ground up.
- Computer proficiency, particularly in MS Office.
- Fluent in both English and Afrikaans.
- Preference: Male candidates are preferred for this role.
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today on LinkedIn, or contact Gillian Weideman at
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website:
or email us your CV: * Use “Construction Health and Safety Consultant – Brackenfell” as the subject in the email.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.
Expected salary: R30000 – 40000 per month
Location: Western Cape
Job date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:25:44 GMT
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