Safety Manager (with Boilermaker Background)

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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