Health & Safety Officer

Recruiter

Bilnor Labour

Job Ref

PTA000733/Mike

Date posted

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Location

Mkhondo/Piet Retief, South Africa

Salary

To be discussed

SUMMARY

Bilnor Staffing Solutions’ client in Mkhondo/Piet Retief is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to join their operations team.

South African Citizens and those living in the area will be preferred

POSITION INFO

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Valid SAMTRAC or NOSA certification (advantageous).

Experience

• 4–5 years’ hands-on experience as a Health and Safety Officer, preferably in both Forestry and Mining environments.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols in high-risk, remote, or environmentally sensitive work sites.
• Proven experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, audits, and implementing corrective actions.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant South African HSE legislation.
• Ability to compile and implement Health and Safety Plans, Method Statements, and Risk Assessments.
• Strong communication and training skills to conduct toolbox talks and safety inductions.
• Familiarity with PPE requirements and hazardous materials handling in forestry and mining.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage emergency situations calmly and effectively.
• Computer literate – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and safety reporting systems.
• Inform all managers of Medicals and Training Certificates expiring expire.
• Audit Safety File. (Load Testing, Fire Extinguishers Services, Safety training etc.) for all other Areas
• Draft and Review WSWPs.
• Review HSE Policies and Plans.

SHE Committee Meeting Minutes and Agenda. (All Areas)

• Compile All Sites Incident Registers monthly.
• Update PPE Register
• Update Safety File Monthly
• Submit Incident Investigations to PG Bison
• Submit IOD’s and follow up on medical rwports
• Ensure all sites have a valid up to date compliant health and safety file.
• Conduct quarterly audits on sites.
• Ensure H&S committee is operational.
• Conduct annual baseline risk assessments per site.
• Ensure compliance and training.
• KPI measurements and Performance review.

Other Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License (Code B/08 minimum).
• Medically fit.
• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours if required.

Duties, Responsibilities & Reasons for Leaving at each Company MUST be listed on CV.

No Criminal Record.

Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

Thank you