Safety Officer

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

Overview

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

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Safety Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

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

Your Team

Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Jeffreys Bay office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape 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.

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.

Importantly, the team mix in Jeffreys Bay reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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.

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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Jeffreys Bay site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

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.

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Jeffreys Bay 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 Jeffreys Bay team member.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Jeffreys Bay have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

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

Diversity and Inclusion

Notably, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Jeffreys Bay.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.

Daily Duties

• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment

What You’ll Need

• Registered or working toward registration with a recognised engineering body
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering

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