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Applications are warmly invited for a Safety Officer role based in Pietermaritzburg. We welcome candidates from every background across KwaZulu-Natal who are ready to grow with us.
Overview
This Safety Officer role sits within the engineering jobs function in Pietermaritzburg. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in KwaZulu-Natal make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Pietermaritzburg teams, and the new Safety Officer will feel that from the first week.
Working in Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg continues to grow as an employment hub in KwaZulu-Natal, with within the Pietermaritzburg administrative centre. 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 Pietermaritzburg 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 Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Pietermaritzburg colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the engineering jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
The role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
Who We’re Looking For
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.