Safety Manager (with Boilermaker Background) (JB5769)
Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng
R25 000 to R28 000 a month CTC
Permanent

An established manufacturing and heavy-fabrication operation in the Bronkhorstspruit area looking for an experienced Safety Manager with a solid boilermaker background. The role oversees all aspects of health, safety, and environmental compliance across a busy industrial plant that includes fabrication, welding, maintenance, and materials-handling activities. The position requires a hands-on professional who can manage risk, enforce compliance, train staff, and ensure that safe working practices are consistently followed throughout the facility

Minimum Requirements:
Recognised Boilermaker trade qualification or significant experience in heavy fabrication/boiler environments
SAMTRAC or equivalent recognised safety qualification
Minimum 3 years’ experience in an HSE, Safety Manager, or Safety Officer role within an industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or fabrication environment
Strong understanding of South African HSE legislation and OHS Act requirements
Proven experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits
Experience managing safety in boiler, welding, hot-works, lifting, and fabrication areas
Ability to implement safety systems, policies, and corrective measures
Good communication skills with the ability to train and influence staff at all levels
Experience managing safety documentation, safety files, and statutory records
First Aid, Fire Fighting, or Emergency Response certifications (advantageous)
Willingness to work on-site in Bronkhorstspruit daily

Duties and Responsibilities:
Implement and maintain safety policies, procedures, and systems across all operational areas
Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and internal audits across fabrication, welding, boiler, and general plant operations
Manage hot-work permits, confined-space permits, and other critical safety authorisations
Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
Deliver ongoing safety training, toolbox talks, and induction for employees and contractors
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including the OHS Act and related regulations
Maintain accurate safety files, inspection registers, and compliance documentation
Oversee emergency preparedness including fire safety, evacuation planning, and response procedures
Monitor and enforce PPE compliance and safe work behaviours
Liaise with management, external auditors, and inspectors regarding safety matters
Drive continuous safety improvement initiatives within the plant

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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