Project Safety Officer at AVI Limited

• A rewarding opportunity awaits a skilled PROJECT SAFETY OFFICER at I&J Trawling Division in the Waterfront, Cape Town. Your role will be to provide dedicated, on-site health, safety, and environmental management and oversight during all engineering projects and vessel turnarounds. The incumbent ensures full compliance with statutory requirements, company standards, and maritime regulations by coordinating, implementing, and monitoring all project-related safety systems, contractor activities, and vessel-based work to prevent injury, damage, and environmental harm.                  

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: Technical Services Manager
Key Areas of Impact:

Safety Management System

• Maintain and update contractor and vessel safety files, registers, and legal documentation.
• Review and issue permits for hot work, confined space and lifting.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings.

Vessel and Quay Audits         

• Conduct internal and external vessel audits in coordination with I&J Safety, SAMSA, and TNPA.
• Ensure filing is kept up to date of all documents.
• Escalate any findings to management immediately providing systemic details of how and when they will be closed.
• Compile reports for management and project teams of all documentation and audits completed.
• Create document trackers for signature and approvals of all vessels when required.
• Coordinate the sign off of all audit reports and file as per the filing system.
• Keep up to date with all SAMSA, I&J Safety and TNPA regulations to ensure compliance.

Incident Reporting and Investigation

• Lead investigations for all incidents and near misses compiling incident with summary outcomes.
• Identify the root cause analysis for all investigations and implement action plans.
• Capture all findings into the system and share with Management and Project Managers.
• Recommend, initiate and implement all corrective actions within your scope escalating to Senior Management should it require further intervention. 

Safety Coordination and Planning      

• Participate in project planning meetings ensuring compliance to I&J Safety and Risk protocols.
• Conduct, compile and review all risk assessments for current and future.
• Coordinate all safety and risk elements with Engineers and Contractors.
• Escalate all serious matters with Project Manager and Risk Officers.

Training and Inductions         

• Conduct safety inductions and refresher sessions for Contractors.
• Support quayside safety, assist workshop safety representatives, maintain safety boards and signage and promote housekeeping.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an Industrial or Marine safety environment

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or Maritime Safety
• SAMTRAC / Safety Officer Certificate - Compulsory
• Completed Confined Space Entry and Gas Testing certification would be advantageous
• Incident Investigation training is advantageous
• Fire Fighting and First Aid certificates would be advantageous

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Required to work extended hours, weekends, and public holidays during project periods
• Frequent work in high-risk environments like on the quayside, vessels or dry dock
• Must be medically fit for confined space and working at height