Location
touws river
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 26, 2026
Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
We require a fully registered SACPCMP Safety Officer to manage all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) aspects on a 3-month substation construction project in Touwsriver. The incumbent will ensure compliance with all electrical construction safety regulations, Eskom / client safety standards, and the OHS Act.
Key Responsibilities
- Site Safety Management: Implement and monitor the project-specific HSE plan for substation earthworks, foundations, cable trenching, equipment erection, and HV switching activities.
- Permit to Work Systems: Administer and enforce a rigorous Permit to Work (PtW) system, including isolation procedures and access control to live or Test-Voltage zones.
- High-Risk Activities: Supervise high-risk tasks such as working at height (gantries, structures), heavy lifting (transformers, switchgear), excavation near underground cables, and electrical lock-out/t...