Safety Officer (OHS) Training School
Ellena Training Institute • Accredited OHS / Safety Training in Pretoria
Qualified Safety Officer Training — Practical OHS Skills
Ellena Training Institute provides accredited Safety Officer training focused on workplace risk management, hazard identification, auditing and incident investigation. The course is aimed at supervisors, H&S representatives and professionals responsible for implementing safety management systems on site. Our training emphasises practical audits, corrective action plans and employer-ready documentation. Fees from R8500.
What Is a Safety Officer?
A Safety Officer (OHS officer) is responsible for managing workplace safety systems, conducting audits, ensuring legal compliance, investigating incidents and training staff. They translate legislation and company policies into practical site controls that reduce risk.
Core duties covered in training
- Preparing and conducting safety audits and inspections
- Writing risk assessments and method statements
- Investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions
- Conducting toolbox talks and worker engagement
Entry & Registration Requirements
Prerequisites: Basic literacy and numeracy; experience in a workplace environment is recommended but not mandatory. Supervisors and H&S reps commonly attend.
Documentation: SA ID or passport, completed enrolment form, employer authorisation for company-sponsored learners.
Re-certification: We recommend refresher training every 24 months or after major incidents or procedural changes.
Course Content — Detailed Modules
- OHS legislation overview and employer/employee duties
- Hazard identification techniques and risk matrix use
- Job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS)
- Incident reporting, root cause analysis and corrective action
- Site auditing techniques, checklist creation and scoring
- Emergency preparedness, PPE management and contractor control
- Practical site audit exercise and written/oral assessment
Why Get Certified?
- Compliance: Meet legal and client safety requirements for site-based work.
- Proactivity: Identify and fix hazards before incidents occur.
- Career development: Certified safety officers are essential on larger civil, mining and construction projects.
Why Ellena?
- Trainers with operational OHS experience across construction and mining sectors
- Practical audit exercises that create immediate, employer-ready outputs
- Flexible delivery: classroom, blended and onsite audit days
Fees, Duration & Delivery
- Fees: From R8500
- Duration: 4 weeks depending on level and practical assessment
- Delivery: Classroom theory, blended options and onsite practical audits
- Assessment: Practical site audit plus written/oral checks; accredited certificate issued
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend this course?
Supervisors, site managers, H&S representatives and anyone tasked with safety oversight on site.
Is this course compliant with legislation?
Yes — content aligns with South African OHS expectations and prepares learners for workplace safety roles.
Do you provide certificate packs for employers?
Yes — we provide competency reports and digital certificates suitable for HR records and client audits.
How is the practical audit run?
We conduct a site-style audit exercise where learners inspect a simulated or real site, identify hazards and prepare a corrective action plan.
Can you deliver this course onsite for my company?
Yes — we offer tailored onsite delivery and can integrate company-specific procedures into the training.
Register for Safety Officer Training
Gain practical, accredited OHS skills to manage safety on site. Use the quick apply form to secure a place or request an onsite audit day.