Safety Officer

This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Safety Officer in White River, and we encourage applicants from across Mpumalanga to consider this opportunity.

Overview

The organisation is investing in its White River operation, and this Safety Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the engineering jobs function and contribute to the wider Mpumalanga business.

Equally, 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.

Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in White River also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

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 White River.

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 White River teams, and the new Safety Officer will feel that from the first week.

Growing With Us

Beyond that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in White River have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

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 White River team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in White River have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

About White River

White River continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with close to the Komatipoort border post. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Many candidates already living within reach of White River cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.

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 White River.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in White River, Mpumalanga.

Your Workplace

On top of that, 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.

Notably, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the White River site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Day in the Life

Mornings often begin on site, walking through plant or project areas with the team and picking up where yesterday’s work ended. You move between technical reviews, contractor discussions and hands-on troubleshooting, balancing safety, cost and quality at every decision point. The afternoon might involve drawings, reports or a planning session for an upcoming shutdown. By the time you knock off, you have kept production running, advanced the project plan and helped the team go home safely.

In addition, the White River office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in White River.

Equal Opportunity

In addition, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.

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.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in White River.

What We Offer

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The White River colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the engineering jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

About the Team

Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the White River office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.

On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in White River will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Core Functions

• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
• Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site

Candidate Profile

• Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
• Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.