Occupational Health and Safety Officer Jobs in Durban

Huntswood is recruiting an Occupational Health and Safety Officer for a six-month fixed-term contract in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The salary is market related, and applications close on 4 November 2026, so this is a short window and interested candidates should not delay.

About the company and the work

Huntswood is a business process and customer operations organisation with sites across South Africa. This role sits at the heart of its day-to-day safety operation: the successful candidate will help keep five operational sites safe, healthy and legally compliant, four of them in Durban and one in Cape Town. Working closely with operational leaders and facilities teams, the officer will drive a proactive approach to safety rather than simply reacting when something goes wrong. The work covers the full safety cycle, from routine inspections and risk assessments through to incident investigation, contractor oversight, emergency readiness and monthly reporting, all aimed at protecting employees, contractors, visitors and company assets.

Role details and duties

The advert is for an Occupational Health and Safety Officer on a fixed-term contract of six months, based in Durban, in the Call Centre and Sales sectors. The reference number is 209550. The duties listed in the original advert include:

• Ensuring compliance with all applicable occupational health and safety legislation, regulations and company standards.
• Monitoring adherence to workplace health and safety policies, procedures and safe working practices.
• Maintaining statutory compliance documentation, registers, certificates, permits and records.
• Keeping management informed of legislative changes and compliance obligations.
• Conducting routine site inspections, workplace audits and risk assessments across all locations.
• Identifying hazards and putting corrective and preventative measures in place to minimise risk.
• Monitoring the completion of corrective actions and making sure they are closed within agreed timeframes.
• Tracking and reporting on safety performance indicators and compliance measures.
• Investigating workplace incidents, accidents, injuries and near misses, and preparing detailed reports on root causes and corrective actions.
• Making sure incidents are reported and escalated within prescribed timelines, and supporting management in preventing recurrence.
• Delivering health and safety inductions for new employees, contractors and visitors.
• Facilitating toolbox talks, safety workshops and awareness campaigns, and promoting a positive safety culture throughout the organisation.
• Providing practical guidance and support to managers and employees on safety-related matters.
• Coordinating emergency response procedures across all sites, planning and conducting regular fire evacuation drills and emergency exercises, and keeping emergency equipment and evacuation plans up to date and fit for purpose.
• Supporting site emergency response teams and first aid programmes.
• Monitoring contractor compliance with company health and safety requirements, and reviewing contractor risk assessments, method statements and safety documentation.
• Producing accurate monthly health and safety reports for management, analysing safety trends and recommending improvement initiatives.
• Driving initiatives aimed at reducing incidents, hazards and lost-time injuries.

Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements, as stated in the original advert:

• A National Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Safety Management or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in an Occupational Health and Safety role.
• Experience managing health and safety compliance across multiple sites.
• A strong understanding of occupational health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace inspections, risk assessments, audits and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong report writing, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

The following are listed as desirable: a SAMTRAC or equivalent health and safety qualification; First Aid and Fire Warden certification; and experience within a contact centre, BPO, corporate office or multi-site operational environment.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Careers24 listing, using the Apply button on this page, which links directly to the Huntswood vacancy. Be wary of anyone asking for payment in exchange for a job, and never share banking details or passwords during an application. If a message about this vacancy does not come from the official listing or the employer, treat it with caution and check the original advert first.

Practical tips

Make your multi-site experience easy to see: name the number of sites you have covered, the industries involved and the inspection and audit routines you ran. Give concrete examples of incidents you investigated, the root causes you found and the corrective actions that followed. If you hold SAMTRAC, First Aid or Fire Warden certification, list it prominently, and mention any experience in contact centre or multi-site operational environments, since the advert flags these as desirable.

How the process works

Applications are submitted through the Careers24 listing for this vacancy. At the time it was seen, 24 people had applied and 234 people had viewed the advert. Shortlisted candidates can expect the employer to assess their qualifications, multi-site safety experience and knowledge of health and safety legislation before any appointment is made. Because the contract runs for six months, be ready to discuss your availability and your ability to cover sites in both Durban and Cape Town.

Important information

This post is for information only. It is not a job offer, and it does not guarantee employment. Always confirm the full requirements, the contract length, the work locations and the closing date in the original advert before applying, as details can change. The closing date shown here is 4 November 2026, so apply in good time if you meet the requirements.

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