Health and Safety Consultant

Labournet continues to integrate health and safety into our national product offering, and as such, we have an exciting position available for a Health and Safety Consultant to be based at our Gqeberha Branch. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing consulting company that offers progression and exposure to multiple organisations and industries. As a Health and Safety Consultant, you will work with management teams from multiple organisations to implement a health and safety management system in a systematic way. You will support the delivery of SHEQ objectives and be involved in all stages of the project, and will be responsible for providing regular feedback to clients.

NB: Having a valid driver's license and own vehicle is essential for this position.

You will be responsible to:

• Provide advice to support overall compliance to OHS legal requirements (OHS Act & Regulations, COIDA, SANS, SABS, etc.) and mitigate the client’s exposure to operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage.
• Implement and maintain a detailed project plan for each client.
• Conduct safety audits aligned with the industry standard(s)
• Prepare and deliver safety files that are specific to the project.

The project plan includes, but is not limited to:

• Drafting and implementing OHS Policies
• Drafting and implementing risk assessments and safe work procedures
• Conducting Incident Investigations and reporting back to the management of the organisation
• Training and upskilling the client’s employees to perform inspections on a monthly basis and auditing inspections.
• Drafting and implementing emergency preparedness and response procedures
• Establishing and facilitating safety committees
• Drafting and conducting OHS inductions as per the client’s requirements.

Qualifications:

You'll need a customer-first mindset and the following skills to succeed in this role:

• Grade 12
• NQF Level 5 Accredited Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Demonstrated ability in MS Office
• A valid driver’s license and own vehicle are essential
• Minimum 6 months - 1 year experience in Health & Safety
• Consulting experience will be advantageous

Package & Remuneration:

Salary: R17 850 CTC per month

Benefits: As part of the Labournet team, you’ll enjoy benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth. These include a wellness programme that covers up to 8 family members or friends, partner discounts, structured career paths, accredited training, study assistance, retirement and group risk benefits, hybrid work options for applicable roles, as well as a suit-up and vehicle branding allowance where relevant.

Take the next step in your career with Labournet – where people are empowered, purpose drives everything we do, and our platform enables real impact. If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help shape the future of work in South Africa, we’d love to welcome you to the team.