Safety Officer

Bring your skills as a Safety Officer to Ballito and join a team that moves fast. This KwaZulu-Natal role is one to watch.

About This Position

An experienced Safety Officer is needed to support operations in Ballito. The role forms part of how the business keeps its engineering jobs portfolio strong in KwaZulu-Natal.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Ballito team on trust, and the Safety Officer role will feel that from week one.

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.

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

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the engineering jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Ballito much easier.

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal 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 Ballito.

On top of that, the Ballito 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.

The Environment

Crucially, 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 Ballito site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in KwaZulu-Natal.

Beyond that, 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.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Ballito contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the engineering jobs space in KwaZulu-Natal.

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is reasonable accommodation supported for applicants with disabilities?

Yes. The hiring team is committed to inclusive recruitment and engages on reasonable accommodation as part of the process.

Is there opportunity for promotion?

Any progression opportunities depend on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs.

Is this position open to candidates from other provinces?

Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates who can meet the advertised location and work-schedule requirements.

Is this position open to recent graduates?

In addition, yes. Provided the minimum requirements listed above are met, graduates are warmly encouraged to put their names forward.

Is training provided for this position?

Training or onboarding, if available, will be described by the hiring organisation in the final vacancy details.

Your Team

On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Ballito office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal operations get busy.

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

Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Ballito 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.

Career Growth

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

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Ballito team member.

Beyond that, training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Notably, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ballito have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

Based in Ballito

Importantly, the role is based in Ballito, minutes from King Shaka International Airport. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Ballito and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.

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 Ballito.

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

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal.

Core Functions

• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
• Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.