Safety Officer- Raubex (6 months)
Job Details
- Job Title: Safety Officer
- Company: Raubex
- Division: Construction Materials
- Business Unit: Tosas
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract
- Contract Duration: 6 months
- Minimum Experience: 3 years
- Industry: Construction
- Functional Area: Operations
- Posted Date: 21 October 2026
- Closing Date: 4 November 2026
Job Description
Raubex is seeking a qualified and experienced Safety Officer to join its Tosas business unit in Bloemfontein, Free State, on a six-month fixed-term contract.
The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting a safe and healthy working environment, identifying workplace hazards, implementing risk controls and ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, company standards and procedures.
The role requires a hands-on, site-based professional who can conduct safety inspections, coordinate training, investigate incidents, monitor contractor compliance and promote a strong safety culture. The successful candidate must be confident in addressing unsafe practices and stopping work when there is an immediate risk to people, property or the environment.
Contract Note: Permanent employment may be considered subject to satisfactory performance, business requirements and the availability of a suitable permanent position. Completion of the six-month contract does not guarantee permanent employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote a positive health, safety and environmental (HSE) culture that protects employees, contractors, customers, suppliers and the environment.
- Monitor the implementation of the Site/Depot HSE Management Plan and the company’s five-year HSE and ESG strategies.
- Conduct daily HSE compliance monitoring and workplace inspections.
- Identify hazards, conduct risk assessments and ensure effective control measures are implemented.
- Ensure compliance with applicable HSE legislation, contractual obligations and company procedures.
- Facilitate and participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, inspections, audits and management reviews.
- Ensure statutory appointments of competent persons are properly documented and maintained.
- Monitor compliance with company safety procedures, Life-Saving Rules and critical controls.
- Coordinate HSE inductions and verify that employees and contractors complete required training, medical assessments and competency requirements before starting work.
- Monitor contractor compliance and maintain contractor safety files.
- Compile and maintain safety files for projects and trucks.
- Facilitate internal HSE training and employee development initiatives.
- Monitor visitors, contractors and suppliers entering and working on site.
- Maintain HSE registers, inspection records, notice boards and safety communication materials.
- Follow up on findings from internal and external audits and ensure corrective actions are completed.
- Monitor and implement the Safety Improvement Plan (SIP).
- Promote participation in safety awareness campaigns, including the I AM A SAFETY LEADER initiative.
- Participate in investigations of incidents, accidents, high-potential incidents and near misses.
- Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and closed out.
- Monitor safety performance indicators, identify trends and report significant risks to management.
- Intervene and stop unsafe work when there is an immediate risk to people, property or the environment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Qualifications
- Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
- A recognised Health and Safety qualification, such as SAMTRAC or an equivalent qualification.
Experience
- A minimum of three years’ experience in a Health and Safety environment.
Additional Requirements
- A valid Code 8 / B driver’s licence.
- Own reliable transport.
- Must currently reside in Bloemfontein or the immediate surrounding area.
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must have no criminal record, subject to applicable company requirements.
- Must be medically fit to perform the duties of the position, subject to the company’s occupational medical assessment.
- Must be willing to travel when required.
Experience and Technical Skills
- Experience in bituminous, chemical, manufacturing, construction, industrial or similar high-risk environments will be advantageous.
- Good working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable South African HSE legislation.
- Practical knowledge of hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA).
- Experience conducting safety inspections and incident investigations.
- Knowledge of corrective-action management and contractor HSE compliance.
- Ability to identify critical risks and verify that control measures are effective.
- Ability to analyse safety performance indicators and identify trends and root causes.
- Strong administrative, documentation and reporting skills.
- Computer literacy and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to communicate safety requirements clearly to employees at all levels.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to escalate safety concerns beyond their authority or influence.
- A practical, hands-on approach to workplace safety management.
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should be:
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Assertive and confident when addressing unsafe behaviour and non-compliance.
- Responsible and safety-conscious, with sober habits.
- A strong communicator and team player.
- Professional, organised and detail-oriented.
- Honest and committed to integrity.
- A capable problem-solver.
- Able to build effective relationships with employees, management, contractors, customers and other stakeholders.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Passionate about preventing incidents and improving safety performance.
Application Process
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply through the recruitment platform where the vacancy is advertised.
Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly reflects their Health and Safety qualifications, relevant work experience, knowledge of HSE legislation and practical safety management skills.
Closing Date: 4 November 2026
Important Information
- This is a six-month fixed-term contract.
- Permanent employment is not guaranteed after the contract period.
- Applicants must reside in Bloemfontein or the immediate surrounding area.
- A recognised Health and Safety qualification, at least three years’ relevant experience, a valid driver’s licence and reliable transport are required.