Safety Specialist Pretoria

Fire Safety
Develop fire safety plans and oversee fire systems.
Ensure compliance with SANS 10400-T, NFPA, and municipal bylaws.
Legal Compliance & Appointments
Manage legal appointments under OHS Act & MHSA.
Liaise with SAPHRA, NNR, and local authorities.
Prepare for audits and maintain compliance documentation.
Risk Assessments
Lead all types of risk assessments (baseline, task-based, continuous).
Use tools like TapRooT®, Bowtie, and RCAT.
Maintain a central risk register and track controls.
Incident Investigation
Lead investigations and reporting (OHS Act, MHSA, MHI Regs).
Coordinate with SAPHRA, NNR, and environmental agencies.
Hazardous Chemical Management
Oversee handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
Maintain SDS, ensure proper training, and regulatory reporting.
Internal Capacity Building
Mentor HSE Officers and conduct internal audits.
Develop training programs aligned with legal and ISO standards.
Prepare for and support external regulatory audits.
Commissioning & Operational Readiness
Integrate safety into cold/hot commissioning and process startup.
Lead PSSRs, HAZOPs, emergency drills, and contractor safety.
Ensure all permits/licenses are in place before operations.
**Qualifications and Experience**:
Degree in Safety, Engineering, or related field (Postgrad preferred).
**Certifications**: SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, TapRooT®, HAZOP, SAQCC (advantageous).
8+ years in HSE roles in mining, nuclear, or high-risk sectors.
Experience in legal compliance, audits, risk assessments, and commissioning safety
**Core Competencies**:
Advanced Legal and Regulatory Interpretation
Expert in OHS Act, MHSA, MHI Regulations, NEMA, SAPHRA, NNR, and environmental law.
Multidisciplinary Technical Safety Expertise
Leadership, Supervision & Team Development
Experienced in leading and mentoring HSE staff and managing legal appointments and performance.
Audit, Inspection & Compliance Assurance
Capable of leading internal and external audits, gap analyses, and managing corrective actions.
Incident Management & Root Cause Analysis
Proficient in TapRooT®, RCAT, Bowtie Analysis, and managing high-consequence incidents.
Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Strong communicator with the ability to influence across all organizational levels and with regulators.
Systems Thinking & Continuous Improvement
Able to design integrated safety systems and lead long-term improvement efforts.
Digital Fluency & Analytical Capability
Skilled in digital safety platforms, data analytics, risk registers, and dashboards.
Professional Integrity & Ethical Leadership
Upholds confidentiality, accountability, and promotes a culture of legal and ethical compliance.
**Compliance Statement**:
The Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all health and safety systems, procedures, and operational controls are compliant with South African legislation and standards, including:
Laws and Regulations
OHS Act
MHSA
Construction Regulations (2014)
Major Hazard Installation Regulations (2022)
Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations
NEMA
Municipal Fire and Environmental Bylaws
SAPHRA and NNR licensing frameworks
Fire Systems
SANS 10400-T
SANS 1475
NFPA 72, NFPA 400
SAQCC Fire Systems certification
Hazardous Chemicals
SANS 10234 (GHS)
SANS 10228/10229
ISO 11014
Radiation Protection
SAPHRA, NNR protocols
Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) obligations
Incident Reporting
MHSA Sections 22 & 24
SAMRASS
SAPHRA & NNR reporting
NEMA and municipal protocols
System Validation
Internal and external audits
Regulatory inspections
Third-party compliance reviews
Commissioning safety readiness assessments
All safety documentation, legal registers, and appointments must be maintained in a secure, auditable format and readily available for inspection. The Safety Specialist is accountable for ensuring that the organization’s safety performance exceeds minimum legal requirements and supports a culture of operational integrity and regulatory excellence.
Between 7 - 10 Years