Safety Officer

An opportunity has arisen for a Safety Officer in Pietermaritzburg. Suitably qualified candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to apply.

About This Position

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.

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

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The engineering jobs space in Pietermaritzburg offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in KwaZulu-Natal.

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

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Pietermaritzburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Pietermaritzburg team member.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across KwaZulu-Natal, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

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

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

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.

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Pietermaritzburg group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Practically speaking, the team mix in Pietermaritzburg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Working in Pietermaritzburg

On top of that, the role is based in Pietermaritzburg, close to the Durban Harbour logistics hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Pietermaritzburg and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.

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 Pietermaritzburg.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.

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.

Where You’ll Work

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

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. 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.

Your Role

• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
• Manage technical procurement and evaluate supplier proposals
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
• Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
• Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools

Minimum Requirements

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards

On top of that, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.