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An opportunity has arisen for a Safety Officer in Phuthaditjhaba. Suitably qualified candidates from across Free State are invited to apply.
Overview
The Safety Officer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Free State. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Phuthaditjhaba and across the engineering jobs space.
Beyond that, 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.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Phuthaditjhaba teams, and the new Safety Officer will feel that from the first week.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the engineering jobs group in Phuthaditjhaba.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Beyond that, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Phuthaditjhaba.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Phuthaditjhaba group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Crucially, the team mix in Phuthaditjhaba reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
About Phuthaditjhaba
Equally, the role is based in Phuthaditjhaba, in the Welkom gold fields. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Phuthaditjhaba and the broader Free State region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Phuthaditjhaba.
Many candidates already living within reach of Phuthaditjhaba cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in Phuthaditjhaba offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Free State.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Phuthaditjhaba have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Phuthaditjhaba team member.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
Candidate Profile
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
Notably, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.