Job Description

Location: Thabazimbi

Duration: 3-4 year project (LDC - Limited Duration Contract)

Overview

An international front runner in infrastructure development is set to initiate a revolutionary and mammoth water project in Limpopo. Join a dynamic team committed to engineering excellence and sustainable development in one of South Africa’s most ambitious water infrastructure endeavors. The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for leading the health and safety function across the construction site, implementing compliance systems, and ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel in line with legal and contractual requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Health and Safety Management Plan on site, ensuring subcontractor alignment and compliance.
• Advise the Site Management team on health and safety matters, including risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Report directly to the Contractor’s Construction Manager (CR8(1)) and act with delegated authority on all health and safety matters.
• Champion a safety-first culture that promotes safe work practices and proactively eliminates unsafe conditions and acts.
• Ensure participation of all employees and subcontractors in health and safety initiatives and improvement processes.
• Lead and participate in accident and incident investigations, ensuring root causes are addressed and recurrence is prevented.
• Oversee completion and quality of Risk Assessments (RAs) and Daily Safety Task Instructions (DSTIs) before work begins; conduct a minimum of two site inspections per day to verify compliance.
• Ensure SMI (Safety Management Information) boards are installed across work zones with essential safety and contact information displayed.
• Coordinate all site access, security, and safety induction training—including site-specific inductions for client, management, and supervisory staff.
• Ensure the collection and dissemination of daily incident reports from contractors, supervisors, and safety officers.
• Maintain ongoing oversight of safety personnel and documentation to uphold a compliant, proactive health and safety environment throughout the construction period.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 10 years of health and safety management experience on construction sites.
• Demonstrated experience in proactively preventing unsafe conditions and fostering a healthy working environment across large-scale projects.
• Registration with SACPCMP in the designation of Construction Health and Safety Manager (CHSM) or equivalent
• Relevant qualification at NQF Level 6 in line with project specifications. Foreign qualifications must be SAQA-accredited.
• Proven experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and enforcing contractor compliance.
• Solid knowledge of OHS legislation, safety planning, and site-specific implementation practices.
• Strong leadership presence and the ability to embed a culture of safety across multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to be site-based in Limpopo for the duration of the project.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to be part of a landmark municipal water infrastructure project with tangible socio-economic impact.
• A challenging and rewarding site-based role  
• Multicultural, team environment.