Safety Officer
Paarden Eiland, Cape Town
Full-time, Permanent
The Role
Subtech South Africa is seeking a motivated individual to help ensure full compliance with legal, regulatory, and organisational safety requirementswhile also shaping a culture where safety, quality, and environmental responsibility are at the heart of everyday operations.
What You'll Be Doing
- Conduct site inspections, PPE checks, and ensure safety equipment is maintained and compliant.
- Compile, review, and maintain HIRAs, H&S files, safety plans, emergency plans, and all required registers.
- Lead safety meetings, prestart briefings, inductions (including visitor/site), and weekly safety drills.
- Deliver engaging safety training, awareness campaigns, and promote behaviouralbased safety across teams.
- Drive SHOC card participation, encourage hazard identification, and recognise safe behaviours.
- Investigate incidents, gather evidence, and ensure accurate leading and lagging indicator reporting.
- Support internal and subcontractor audits, field leadership walks, and ensure adherence to national legislation and international diving guidelines.
- Compile weekly KPI and safety reports, submit tender H&S deliverables, and attend clarification meetings/briefings.
- Maintain communication loopsgathering feedback, addressing top injury trends, and continuously improving the safety programme.
- Support Class Society audits, ensure compliance with requirements, and assist with tender and operational SHEQ needs.
- Relevant experience in a Safety Officer related role.
- Relevant SHEQ certifications (SAMTRAC, Legal Liability, Construction Regulations), HIRA competence, incident investigation training, and SACPCMP registration.
- Strong knowledge of current HSE legislation, safety/quality management systems, and the diving & maritime sector.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong reporting, documentation, and administrative skills.
- Excellent verbal communication and confident clientfacing/interpersonal abilities.
- Able to lead investigations, conduct risk assessments, and support audits effectively.
- Highly organised with strong timemanagement skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Demonstrates strong work ethic, integrity, and high levels of organisational commitment.
- Adaptable, professional, and able to maintain a positive approach in demanding environments.
- Competitive benefits tailored to the division
- Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions
- Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability
James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the worlds most demanding environments. Operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, we combine cutting-edge technology with deep expertise to support the full lifecycle of our customers assets.
JF Subtech, part of James Fisher and Sons plc, brings over 30 years of specialist subsea experience, delivering technical marine support for offshore and nearshore projects. We provide expert services across construction, inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM), and decommissioning for the global oil & gas, offshore wind, civil engineering, and marine sectors.
Guided by our One James Fisher strategy, were building a more unified and sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving innovation and progress across all we do.
Visit our website at: Home | James Fisher and Sons plc
For more information about our values and behaviours, follow the link: About us | James Fisher and Sons plc
If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click apply now!
Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace.
All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable lawssuch as race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other status.
We believe that a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our organisation and drives innovation. Therefore, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities.
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