Safety Officer

Looking for your next move as a Safety Officer in Mokopane? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Limpopo.

About This Position

This Safety Officer role sits within the engineering jobs function in Mokopane. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Limpopo.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Limpopo make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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

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 Mokopane much easier.

About Mokopane

Working in Mokopane means a place in the heart of the Tzaneen agricultural belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Limpopo region, and the Mokopane office benefits from those long-standing connections.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Mokopane, Limpopo.

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 Mokopane.

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

A Typical Day

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.

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

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Limpopo operations throw up the unexpected.

Practically speaking, the Mokopane 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.

What We Offer

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

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Limpopo.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Mokopane teams.

In addition, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Mokopane keep progressing.

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 Mokopane site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Limpopo. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools

Who We’re Looking For

• Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
• Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
• Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.