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Step into a Safety Officer role in Douglas and make your mark across Northern Cape. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Douglas operation, and this Safety Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the engineering jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Northern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Douglas.
Your Team
On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Douglas office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.
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.
Notably, the team mix in Douglas reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
The Environment
Beyond 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.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Equally, 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.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Douglas 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 Douglas team member.
Core Functions
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
Candidate Profile
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.