Safety Officer/Manager - Howick

Recruiter: Accountancy Placements Pietermaritzburg

Job Ref: PMB001234/LD

Date posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Location: Howick, South Africa

SUMMARY: Safety Officer/Manager - Howick Our client is seeking an experienced Safety Officer / Manager to lead and drive health and safety compliance across their operations, ensuring a safe, compliant, and productive working environment.

POSITION INFO: Requirements Sound knowledge of all applicable health and safety legislation within a manufacturing environment Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is essential. Experience within the forestry industry will also be considered Strong, assertive personality with the confidence to enforce safety standards, address non-compliance, and challenge management where decisions may compromise safety or legislative compliance Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing a Safety Coordinator Being qualified to facilitate legislative health and safety training (e.g., Safety Representative Training) would be highly advantageous Proven ability to develop and implement SOPs, work instructions, toolbox talks, and other safety documentation Hands-on approach with a proven ability to identify issues, implement practical solutions, and take ownership of resolving them-not simply make recommendations Experience managing legal appointments, safety committees, audits, inspections, compliance monitoring, incidents, and IOD investigations, and reporting Computer-literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office Resourceful and practical, with the ability to deliver results and maintain high safety standards despite limited resources Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.