Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Safety Officer based in Kuruman, Northern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the engineering jobs function.
About the Opportunity
The Safety Officer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Northern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Kuruman and across the engineering jobs space.
Importantly, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Safety Officer taking on this position.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Safety Officer to step into the engineering jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Your Workplace
Notably, the environment combines office-based design and planning with site-based execution. Safety, quality and continuous improvement sit at the heart of how the team works.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Kuruman site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Practically speaking, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
About Kuruman
In addition, the role is based in Kuruman, close to the Sishen mining hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Kuruman and the broader Northern Cape region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Kuruman, Northern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Kuruman cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
Candidate Profile
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
Crucially, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.