Safety Officer

Business Unit / Division: Tsebo Facilities Solutions

Job Type Classification: Full Time

Location - Town / City: Cape Town

About Us

Tsebo Facilities Solutions is looking for a Safety Officer that will be responsible for implementing, monitoring and continuously improving the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Management System across facilities management operations at the Astron Energy Refinery. The role ensures compliance with all legal, client and company requirements, promotes a proactive safety culture, manages contractor safety performance, supports risk management processes, and contributes to achieving zero harm objectives for employees, contractors, visitors, assets and the environment. As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

Duties & Responsibilities

• SHEQ Compliance Management Ensure compliance with company, client and statutory SHEQ requirements. Manage and maintain the Permit-to-Work system and associated registers. Review and approve Job Loss Analysis (JLA), Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and risk assessment documentation. Verify completion of Pre-Task Hazard Assessments prior to high-risk activities. Facilitate employee and contractor toolbox talks. Participate in client and internal Safety Committee meetings. Promote safe working practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Support implementation of SHEQ objectives and improvement plans.
• Workplace Inspections, Audits and Verification Conduct planned and ad hoc workplace inspections. Perform Verification and Validation (V&V) inspections. Audit contractor activities against site requirements. Conduct inspections of tools, equipment and PPE. Issue Stop Work instructions where necessary. Ensure timely closure of inspection findings. Maintain all inspection records and registers.
• Contractor Safety Management Key Outputs Conduct contractor and supplier SHEQ inductions. Review contractor safety files and legal compliance documentation. Verify contractor competency, training and site authorisations. Monitor contractor compliance during execution of work. Participate in contractor performance reviews. Escalate contractor non-conformances and monitor corrective actions. Ensure pre-start meetings and risk assessments are completed before work commences.
• Incident Management Report and investigate incidents, accidents and near-miss events. Assist with root cause analysis investigations. Develop corrective and preventative action plans. Monitor implementation and close-out of corrective actions. Conduct incident trend analysis. Share lessons learned with employees and contractors. Support initiatives aimed at reducing incident recurrence.
• Safety Culture and Employee Engagement Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the workplace. Encourage hazard identification and near-miss reporting. Conduct safety awareness campaigns and SHEQ initiatives. Drive behavioural safety interventions. Support employee participation in SHEQ programmes. Recognise and promote positive safety behaviours.
• Vehicle and Asset Compliance Conduct weekly vehicle inspections. Maintain vehicle inspection records and logbooks. Ensure vehicles remain roadworthy and legally compliant. Coordinate maintenance and repair requirements. Monitor compliance with fleet management procedures.
• Reporting and Performance Monitoring Maintain SHEQ records, registers and compliance documentation. Prepare monthly SHEQ KPI reports. Track performance against SHEQ targets. Analyse trends and identify improvement opportunities. Escalate significant risks and recurring non-conformances. Provide accurate management information for decision-making.
• Quality, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Standards Adhere to all requirements of the Tsebo SHEQ Management System. Support compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards. Participate in internal and external audits. Support continual improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with client management systems and contractual obligations.

Skills and Competencies

• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) and applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Contractor Safety Management.
• Permit-to-Work Systems.
• Risk Assessment, JSA, JLA and HIRA methodologies.
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis techniques.
• Workplace inspections and auditing methodologies.
• Emergency preparedness and response procedures.
• SHEQ reporting and data analysis.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Report writing and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications Grade 12 (Matric).
• Valid driver's licence.
• National Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) Training.
• Permit-to-Work (PTW) System Training.
• Experience 1 to 3 years' experience in a Health and Safety role within an industrial, refinery, manufacturing or facilities management environment.
• Experience managing contractors and Permit-to-Work systems.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, audits and compliance verifications.
• Experience investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions.