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Fire Safety Officer

Prevent fire risks through inspections, compliance checks, and training programmes.

payments Avg: R35,000

description Overview

Fire Safety Officers conduct inspections, ensure compliance with safety standards, train staff on evacuation plans, and investigate fire incidents. Common in factories, malls, hospitals, and large buildings.

**A Day in the Life:**
Site inspections, drill coordination, compliance documentation, and risk assessments.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:00

Site inspection and hazard identification

10:00

Review compliance documentation and signage

13:00

Run drills or staff training

15:30

Reporting and corrective action tracking

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Safety Assistant

0-2

Step 2

Fire Safety Officer

2-6

Step 3

Senior Safety Officer

6-10

Step 4

SHEQ Manager

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 22,000 - R 55,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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