Safety Manager (with Boilermaker Background) (JB5769) at Kontak Recruitment

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 dail

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