Cairnmead is a health and safety consultancy with over 34 years of experience, specializing in workplace safety across various industries. The company operates through two divisions: Cairnmead Industrial, which focuses on construction industry safety, and Cairnmead Operational, which ensures compliance in building operations through training and regulatory guidance. With offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, and Durban, Cairnmead is committed to creating safer environments by providing expert knowledge, training, and compliance solutions.
Cairnmead operates through two specialised divisions and a training faculty, each focusing on different aspects of health and safety in South Africa:
- Cairnmead Industrial Consultants
- Specializes in health and safety compliance, ensuring adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and South African National Standards.
- Services include audits, contractor compliance management, and simplifying regulatory requirements.
- Ensures that contractors and tenants meet legal safety responsibilities through documentation management and compliance verification.
- Cairnmead Operational Consultants
- Focuses on enhancing safety and operational efficiency in workplaces and buildings.
- Provides risk assessments, operational audits, emergency preparedness, and staffing support.
- Aims to improve occupant well-being and ensure seamless operational integrity.
- Cairnmead Faculty of Safety
- Dedicated to education and professional development in health and safety.
- Offers CPD-accredited training and qualifications to individuals and corporate clients.
- Helps professionals register with relevant construction health and safety bodies to advance their careers.
Since 2023, Cairnmead has operated as two specialised divisions Industrial and Operational Consultants to better serve its expanding client base. Together, these divisions ensure compliance, safety, and education in various industries, making workplaces safer and more efficient.
Industrial Consultants
Industrial Consultants specializes in applying the Occupational Health and Safety Act and South African National Standards to ensure compliance in construction and industrial environments. The company provides hands-on expertise, offering audits, contractor compliance management, and tenant safety regulation enforcement.
Cairnmead transforms complex safety regulations into practical, easy-to-apply solutions, ensuring workplaces, schools, and commercial spaces meet safety standards effortlessly.
Since 2004, Cairnmead has led major incident investigations, including the Kolonnade Shopping Centre Roof Collapse, and has issued over 5,090 Health & Safety Specifications and Plans. Their expertise is trusted by leading property developers, corporate clients, and industrial firms.
The company has successfully obtained 390 construction work permits for large-scale projects, including BMW Rosslyn, The Leonardo, and Waterfall Gateway West Offices. Their high-risk activity management covers working at heights, hazardous materials, mobile equipment safety, and electrical isolation.
Cairnmead has been involved in retail, commercial, and industrial projects both locally and internationally. With a strong track record in health and safety consulting, compliance management, and risk mitigation, Cairnmead Industrial Consultants ensures safer, more efficient workplaces across diverse industries.
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Operational Consultants
Operational Consultants specializes in risk assessments, operational audits, emergency preparedness, documentation management, and staffing support. Their goal is to empower clients with expert guidance, ensuring occupant well-being, legal compliance, and operational efficiency.
Cairnmead aims to be the leading provider of operational safety solutions, offering top-tier assessments and compliant reporting. They strive to create environments where every facility operates at peak efficiency while maintaining the highest safety standards.
The company stands out with its grading certification system, providing clients with clear performance benchmarks and areas for improvement. Their use of cutting-edge software ensures efficient reporting and legal compliance, giving clients peace of mind.
Operational Consultancy goes beyond compliance, offering strategic insights that enhance safety, performance, and risk management. Through innovation and expertise, they help clients achieve operational excellence in various industries.
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The Team
Cairnmead’s team includes experienced professionals specialising in health and safety consultancy.
- Founder: Chris Lourens (External Consultant)
- Directors: Christof Lourens (CEO) and Shone Dirker (Managing Director)
- Key Roles:
- Management & Operations: John Connolly (Operational Manager), Kim Stockenström (Financial Manager), and Anneke Snyman (HR Manager)
- Project & Site Administration: Multiple project administrators and site administrators supporting operations
- Consultants: A large team of consultants providing expertise in construction and operational safety
- Accounting & Finance: Senior accountants and assistants handling financial management
- Training & Compliance: Academic coordinators and safety design architects ensuring regulatory adherence
- Brand & Communications: Jumarie Erasmus (Digital Brand Manager) and Laurette van Jaarsveld (Events Coordinator)
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Contact Us
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📞 Telephone: 012 346 5752
💬 WhatsApp: +27 76 016 2195
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Cairnmead’s dedication to health and safety is about creating environments where people can work, learn, and operate with confidence. Through expert consulting, risk management, and professional training, the company continues to lead the industry in ensuring safer workplaces across South Africa and beyond.
With a strong team of professionals, cutting-edge solutions, and a legacy of trust, Cairnmead remains a reliable partner in health and safety, helping businesses meet regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of safety and efficiency. As the industry evolves, Cairnmead is committed to adapting, innovating, and setting new benchmarks for workplace safety.