Safety & Facilities Coordinator

Johannesburg
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Admin Management Health & Safety
Reference: 2342841

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Career Circuit

Our client has a vacancy for a Safety & Facilities Coordinator in Johannesburg South. Candidates wanting to apply need to meet the following criteria.

The Safety and Facilities Coordinator is responsible for coordinating occupational health and safety compliance and ensuring the effective maintenance, safety, and functionality of the company facilities. The role supports a safe working environment by implementing safety systems, coordinating facility services, and ensuring compliance with South African health, safety and environmental legislation.

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

• Coordinate and support compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA 85 of 1993) and relevant regulations.

• Conduct regular workplace safety inspections, risk assessments, and hazard identification.

• Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of OHS policies, procedures, and safe work practices.

• Coordinate incident reporting, investigations, and corrective action plans.

• Maintain safety documentation, registers, permits, and statutory records.

• Coordinate safety training, inductions, toolbox talks, and emergency drills.

• Act as a liaison with safety representatives, committees, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

• Support audits and inspections by internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Department of Employment and Labour).

Facilities Coordination

• Coordinate day-to-day facilities maintenance, including buildings, utilities, equipment, and common areas.

• Liaise with service providers and contractors for maintenance, repairs, and compliance work.

• Monitor service level agreements (SLAs) and ensure work is completed safely and to standard.

• Coordinate facility-related health and safety requirements, including fire equipment, emergency signage, and access control.

• Assist with space planning, office moves, and minor facility projects.

• Track facilities-related costs and support budgeting and cost control initiatives.

Compliance and Administration

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation such as environmental, fire, and municipal regulations.

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance schedules, and compliance certificates.

• Prepare reports on safety performance, incidents, and facilities status.

• Support business continuity and emergency preparedness planning.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health, Facilities Management, or a related field.

• SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, or equivalent OHS qualification (advantageous).

• Valid First Aid Level 1 and Fire Fighting certification (or willingness to obtain).

Knowledge and Skills

• Sound knowledge of OHSA and relevant South African safety regulations.

• Strong organisational and coordination skills.

• Ability to conduct inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

• Good communication and report-writing skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

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About Career Circuit

Career Circuit is a truly South African, privately owned Human Capital Recruitment and Management Services company, established in 2010. With cumulatively in excess of 50 years’ Human Capital Recruitment and Management experience, we partner with Candidates, Clients, Strategic Industry Partners and Subject Specialists to facilitate successful professional business partnerships. As specialist “generalists” in our approach, we offer end-to-end Human Capital solutions.

Being an equal opportunity employer, our Career Circuit Team is a truly unique blend of individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, who share a common passion - to maximise every possible opportunity to facilitate a positive difference in someone’s life. Suitably qualified and experienced, we are sensitive to the ever-changing business environment and pride ourselves in offering professional, dynamic, personalised and tailor-made solutions to our valued Business Partners.