Safety Project Engineer

Reports To : Maintenance Manager (Direct), Regional ESH Manager (Indirect)

Travel : Some national and occasional international travel

Job Purpose

The Safety Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring the highest safety standards in all projects and plant operations by focusing on machine safety, regulatory compliance (OSHA, CE, OSH Act), and implementation of LOTOTO projects.

This role ensures adherence to safety policies, reduces risk, and supports continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Machine Safety Oversight : Develop and implement safety protocols aligned with South African and CE standards.

Project Compliance : Lead and manage LOTOTO and Capex projects ensuring adherence to OSHA and local laws.

Risk Management : Perform hazard identification and implement mitigation strategies.

Auditing & Inspection : Conduct safety audits and site inspections regularly.

Policy & Training : Create and maintain safety policies and deliver training across the plant.

Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with engineering, operations, leadership, and external bodies.

Continuous Improvement : Track regulatory changes and drive improvements in safety protocols.

Financial Justification : Develop business cases and manage project financials including IRR and payback.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Required)

Project Management Certification (PMP preferred)

GCC or PrEng / PrTech registration (Advantageous)

Skills & Knowledge

3+ years in a project management role in an industrial environment

In-depth knowledge of machine operations and safety compliance

Familiarity with EEM, TPM, or WCM methodologies

Proficient in SAP, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Projects)

Strong financial acumen for capital expenditure and business case analysis

Excellent verbal and written English communication

Leadership and influence

Analytical thinking and problem-solving

High attention to detail

Adaptable and resilient

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

This job is active and accepting applications.

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