The Life of a Safety Officer

Are you trying to decide what career opportunities to pursue? Why not consider becoming a Safety Officer? With jobs available across a range of industries you can choose a position that matches your interests. Find safety officer jobs on Job Mail, register your CV and apply.

What is a Safety Officer?

Vacancies in this profession can also be advertised as occupational safety advisor, safety coordinator and chief safety officer mining positions. As a professional within this field, you will be responsible for ensuring that a company upholds health and safety laws.

They can find employment in factories, manufacturing plants and mines. As a health and safety officer you will be required to oversee the company’s permit-to-work systems. Other tasks you will be responsible for include organizing training plans and communicating the latest safety regulations to other staff members. They ensure that working conditions follow safety regulations by assessing noise and lighting conditions.

If you are have an interest in safety, this career path might just be the right choice for you. To excel in this role you will need to be good at problem solving and communicating. Being reliable and trustworthy is also important. If you have an interest in finding employment in this field, you will need to be prepared to work as part of a team.

What does Safety Officer training involve?

As health and safety officer jobs are offered across a range of sectors, different training is required for different positions. A useful qualification to have is a diploma or degree in Safety Management. You could also choose to study Occupational Health, Safety and the Environment.

To secure a job in the mining sector you will need to do additional training which includes a specialised mining and minerals Occupational Safety, Hygiene and the Environment course.

Once you have decided whether becoming a safety officer is the right career choice for you, you can obtain the relevant qualifications. Once you have completed your training you can look for safety officer jobs on Job Mail.

Job Opportunities for Safety Officers on Job Mail

If you are already qualified as a Health and Safety Officer, take a look at some of the vacancies which are listed online. Knowing what employers are looking for is important as it enables you to build the rights skills and capabilities before you start applying for jobs.

A vacancy for qualified Safety Officers

This full-time position is available in the engineering industry for a company which is located in East London. This well-known company requires experienced candidates for this position. Applicants must have a SAMTRAC certificate as well as five years of experience in the construction industry. Experience working on large road projects is vital when applying for this position.

Vacancy in Krugersdorp

A full-time position is available in Krugersdorp. This position has a monthly remuneration of R15 000 to R 20 000. Suitable applicants will have a SAMTRAC qualification including a Risk Assessment certificate. They will be required to conduct accident and incident investigations. The skills to develop full protection plans are also required. This position has an immediate start date.

While playing a role in the protection of staff members can be rewarding, there are times when this position can be stressful. It is vital that as a safety officer you keep up-to-date with the safety regulations of the industry that you are working in. You can apply for a range of exciting Safety Officer jobs by registering your CV on Job Mail!