Work-Force
Bring your skills as a Safety Officer to Aliwal North and join a team that moves fast. This Eastern Cape role is one to watch.
The Role
This Safety Officer role sits within the engineering jobs function in Aliwal North. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.
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.
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 Aliwal North teams, and the new Safety Officer will feel that from the first week.
Working in Aliwal North
Practically speaking, the role is based in Aliwal North, close to the East London Industrial Park. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Aliwal North and the broader Eastern Cape region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Aliwal North cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Where You’ll Work
Practically speaking, 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 Aliwal North site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Key Outputs
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Maintain calibration, asset and plant maintenance records
- Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
Essential Criteria
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
- Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Hands-on commissioning and maintenance experience
- Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.