Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Safety Officer in Worcester, and we encourage applicants from across Western Cape to consider this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
Practically speaking, this Safety Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Worcester. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the engineering jobs pipeline across Western Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the engineering jobs team in Western 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 Worcester.
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 Worcester teams, and the new Safety Officer will feel that from the first week.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Worcester colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the engineering jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
The package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Day in the Life
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 Worcester.
Crucially, the Worcester 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.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Diversity and Inclusion
Crucially, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Western Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Worcester.
Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
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
On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Worcester office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western 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.
Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Worcester will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Daily Duties
- Support commissioning of new plant, equipment and process changes
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Diagnose breakdowns and implement corrective and preventative maintenance
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors
- Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
- Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
Candidate Profile
- Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.