Safety Officer

The organisation is recruiting a Safety Officer for its Soweto operation. The role forms part of a wider engineering jobs portfolio across Gauteng.

About the Opportunity

Importantly, the Safety Officer vacancy forms part of how the Soweto branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the engineering jobs side of the business moving forward.

In addition, 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.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Safety Officer to step into the engineering jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

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

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 Gauteng is consistently high and consistently fair.

Why Join Us

Beyond that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this engineering jobs role in Soweto; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Practically speaking, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

On top of that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.

Beyond that, the Soweto 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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Soweto.

Your Workplace

On top of 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.

Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.

Practically speaking, 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.

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

About the Team

In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Soweto office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Gauteng 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.

In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Soweto will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Based in Soweto

Soweto continues to grow as an employment hub in Gauteng, with minutes from the Sandton CBD. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Many candidates already living within reach of Soweto cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.

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 Soweto.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Soweto, Gauteng.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Soweto.

On top of that, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Soweto.

In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.

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.

Career Growth

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the engineering jobs team in Soweto have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Soweto have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.

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 Soweto team member.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
• Drive continuous improvement using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
• Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
• Conduct risk assessments and HAZOP studies on critical processes
• Liaise with regulatory bodies on permits, licences and inspections
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings with contractors

Who We’re Looking For

• Sound knowledge of the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
• Commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable engineering practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including technical reporting
• Working knowledge of CAD packages (AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• Awareness of B-BBEE and skills development obligations
• Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.