Health & Safety Officer

Ability Executive Recruitment | Full time

Kempton Park, South Africa | Posted on 14/10/2026

The Health & Safety Officerensures a safe and healthy work environment for all staff, in alignment with applicable legislation and Company policies. The role owns SHE compliancenationally, including air freight security regulations, IOD administration,inspections, training, wellness and driver behaviour, and drives major safetyprojects such as ISO 4501 certification. It is also a trusted advisor to management, identifying risks early and putting preventative measures in place.

• National SHE compliance against legislation, Company policies, DOL, CAA, RTMC, ISO and SANS requirements.
• Air freight regulatory compliance (Part 92 and Part
  108), including weekly parcel screenings at Bid Air Cargo premises.
• IOD administration and follow-up for daytime andafter-hours incidents.
• SHE induction, training gap identification and validity of certificates and licences.
• Monthly inspections and regular branch visits,including the coastal hubs.
• Employee wellness: trauma counselling referrals andhealth monitoring and medicals.
• Driver behaviour monitoring and the driverrehabilitation programme.
• Safety projects: RTMS Fleet Management system, ISO
  9001, 14001 and 45001 , Eco Vadis Fleet and Pharma system, Employee Health Monitoring Programme and Hygiene Cost Reduction Plan.
• Management reporting, incident reports, client(Vodacom) reporting and HR Sage administration.

• Diploma or BTech in Safety Management.
• SAMTRAC qualification or certificate.
• 3–5 years’ experience in logistics or construction.
• Sound knowledge of occupational health and safety principles and legislation.
• Experience in SHE compliance, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ableto explain health and safety matters to employees at all levels.