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Serious about Safety & environmental compliance? An exciting opportunity exists for a proactive and experienced HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety, and Environmental strategies across a high-risk chemical manufacturing operation based near Milnerton, Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for embedding a zero-harm culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement in safety performance. This role is for a Global organisation and reports to the MD of South Africa.

Note: There will be limited traveling involved. The ideal candidate should be based close to the Milnerton area, and if outside of Cape Town relocation will be considered for the right candidate.

Requirements:

• BSc/BEng Degree Safety, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ HSE experience in chemical/process manufacturing, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role. (Experience within the Chemical Manufacturing industry critical and non-negotiable requirement)
• Solid knowledge of SA HSE legislation, chemical safety protocols, and audit processes.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels and instill a proactive safety mindset.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• Having managed the HSE for a multiple sites or sites/site with a staff compliment of over 200 employees
• Working closely with the Maintenance department and Operations Managers

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with OHSA, Hazardous Chemical Substances (HCS), and Major Hazard Installation (MHI) regulations.
• Champion Process Safety Management (PSM) and hazard studies such as HAZOPs.
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, close-out reports, and drive root cause analysis with follow-through actions.
• Manage the Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and contractor safety permit processes.
• Oversee internal HSE audits, site inspections, and prepare for external audits by regulators.
• Drive Environmental compliance, including emissions monitoring, effluent management, and hazardous waste disposal.
• Implement and sustain formal HSE management systems (e.g., ISO 14001/45001) and reporting (e.g., Section 24 OHSA, COIDA).
• Engage with internal stakeholders, unions, SHE committees, and external authorities.
• Develop and track mandatory and role-specific safety training and lead behavioural safety initiatives, with the assistance of the Training & Development Facilitator)
• Build and sustain a culture of safety through visible leadership and frontline engagement.

Ideal Candidate:

You’re hands-on, visible on the shop floor, and known for challenging complacency. With a calm, decisive nature, you’re effective under pressure and capable of navigating complex stakeholder environments. You bring strong analytical, coaching, strategically driven and strong communication skills—and most importantly, a passion for safeguarding people, processes, and the environment.

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

Serious about Safety & environmental compliance? An exciting opportunity exists for a proactive and experienced HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety, and Environmental strategies across a high-risk chemical manufacturing operation based near Milnerton, Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for embedding a zero-harm culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement in safety performance. This role is for a Global organisation and reports to the MD of South Africa.

Note: There will be limited traveling involved. The ideal candidate should be based close to the Milnerton area, and if outside of Cape Town relocation will be considered for the right candidate.

Requirements:

• BSc/BEng Degree Safety, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ HSE experience in chemical/process manufacturing, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role. (Experience within the Chemical Manufacturing industry critical and non-negotiable requirement)
• Solid knowledge of SA HSE legislation, chemical safety protocols, and audit processes.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels and instill a proactive safety mindset.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• Having managed the HSE for a multiple sites or sites/site with a staff compliment of over 200 employees
• Working closely with the Maintenance department and Operations Managers

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with OHSA, Hazardous Chemical Substances (HCS), and Major Hazard Installation (MHI) regulations.
• Champion Process Safety Management (PSM) and hazard studies such as HAZOPs.
• Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, close-out reports, and drive root cause analysis with follow-through actions.
• Manage the Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and contractor safety permit processes.
• Oversee internal HSE audits, site inspections, and prepare for external audits by regulators.
• Drive Environmental compliance, including emissions monitoring, effluent management, and hazardous waste disposal.
• Implement and sustain formal HSE management systems (e.g., ISO 14001/45001) and reporting (e.g., Section 24 OHSA, COIDA).
• Engage with internal stakeholders, unions, SHE committees, and external authorities.
• Develop and track mandatory and role-specific safety training and lead behavioural safety initiatives, with the assistance of the Training & Development Facilitator)
• Build and sustain a culture of safety through visible leadership and frontline engagement.

Ideal Candidate:

You’re hands-on, visible on the shop floor, and known for challenging complacency. With a calm, decisive nature, you’re effective under pressure and capable of navigating complex stakeholder environments. You bring strong analytical, coaching, strategically driven and strong communication skills—and most importantly, a passion for safeguarding people, processes, and the environment.

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all - while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all - while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE

To co-ordinate, manage, support, execute and monitor environmental, health and safety programs, standards, and processes to ensure environmental, health, safety and compliance at the Brits Site.

To support the HSEQ Manager in all HSE site activities.

Accountabilities

• To support compliance against the HSE Management System requirements
• Support implementation and compliance with Syngenta HSE Policy, Standards and Processes
• Support implementation and compliance of legal requirements relevant to the Brits site
• Support and drive the HSE Objectives
• Conduct Workplace Risk Assessments and follow up on actions to address the gaps identified
• Assess Occupational hygiene controls and recommend improvements needed to comply with Syngenta and Legal requirements
• Manage PPE inventory and ensure PPE is available for all employees and visitors
• Co-ordinate and support with H&S training: scheduling, conducting and records maintained
• To ensure Induction training is done for all employees, visitors and contract workers. Ensure that the induction training material is always updated and is relevant
• Conduct monthly HSE audits and ensure actions are implemented and are effective
• Manage the Enablon IM&L program and follow up on closure of observations, near-misses and Incidents
• Ensure that all incidents are reported, documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented
• Manage the Go & See program by ensuring that the Go & See is scheduled, cards are available, and actions are raised in Enablon
• Promote and implement actions necessary to ensure HSE cultural behavioural improvement
• Support the HSE Chairperson with HSE Committee meetings and ensure actions are followed through
• Manage the Occupational hygiene program by ensuring that the surveys are conducted as per legal requirements
• Manage the Hand Safety, Legionella and chemical exposure program and any other program that has been identified to be suitable in the interest of health and safety
• Conduct respirator face fit testing, training for employees
• Ensure emergency management equipment is available, inspected and kept in good condition
• Any other reasonable duties which may be required by HSEQ Manager
• Manage the disposal of biological hazardous waste in line with legislation
• Keep records of all HSE related activities including but not limited to training, surveys, audits, communication
• Support the HSE&Q Manager with maintaining legal compliance for the site
• Implement communication strategy and ensure it is followed through
  
  

• Degree/ Diploma in Environmental Health / Management or Occupational Health and Safety or related
• HSE-related qualification.
• SAMTRAC or OHS Act Training desirable
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in chemical manufacturing industry an advantage
  
  

• Experience in HSE Standards and Processes
• Knowledge of the OHS Act and Regulations
• Knowledge of Environmental legislative requirements
• Knowledge of Risk Assessment techniques
• Conducting audits and writing reports
• Incident investigation
  
  

• Good communication skills at all levels
• Team player
• Accurate task performance
• Ability to work independently
• Administration skills
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Supply Chain
• Industries Chemical Manufacturing

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• Prepare bids and tenders for clients – 70% of the time.
• Establish relationships with customers.
• Respond to client enquiries and assess requirements.
• Conduct test work.
• Development of Process Flow Sheets and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams.
• Advise in terms of process improvement.
• Process design of the required equipment.
• Follow up on submissions and resolve any queries or changes to requirements.
• Process orders received for hand over to the projects team.
• Assist with overseeing the process of commissioning as part of the process team.
• Commissioning on installations to ensure satisfaction.
• General administration in the office.

• B.Eng. (Chemical Engineering) - ESSENTIAL
• Minimum Two (2) years’ experience with Mineral Processing equipment such as (Thickeners, Agitators and Mixers, Horizontal Linear Screen, Attrition Scrubbers, Flocculant Plants, and Others).
• Valid driver’s license and own transport.
• Solid understanding of flow sheets and instrumentation diagrams.
• Solid understanding of metallurgical processes.
• Solid understanding of process engineering.
• Solid understanding of project management and execution.

Company Description

If you are energised by purpose and want the opportunity to shape the future, this is your moment.

We are looking for bold thinkers, problem solvers, and curious minds ready to grow, learn, and make a real impact.

Step into the future of mining with our Graduate Programme: Metallurgical /Chemical Engineering

Are you ready to apply your Metallurgical/ Chemical Engineering knowledge across the full Platinum value chain? If you are a driven, forward-thinking final year student or recently qualified graduate eager to gain real-world experience and kickstart your career in mining, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What we offer:

• Learn from industry leaders who are passionate about your growth. Our mentors provide personalised guidance to help you navigate your career with confidence.
• From day one, you will work on challenging, high-impact projects that contribute to real mining operations, building your skills and making a difference.
• Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of mining with hands-on experience, cutting-edge technology, and a supportive environment that lays the foundation for a successful career.

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo-American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

Apply today and be part of something bigger, your journey starts here.

Number of positions: 8

Location: Various Operations- Rotating between the various processing plants in the Limpopo and North West Provinces

• What graduates can look forward to on their learning journey:
• Hands-on Learning : As a graduate, you will actively contribute to projects that impact the future of mining, from optimising processes to improving safety and sustainability across our operations.
• Data Analysis and Problem-Solving : Use your skills to analyse data and provide insights that will help shape decision-making in real-time operations, ensuring efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Collaboration and Teamwork : Work alongside industry experts and cross-functional teams to tackle challenges and innovate solutions that drive the success of our operations.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement : Bring fresh ideas and a forward-thinking mindset to help us lead the way in technological advancements, environmental stewardship, and sustainable practices.
• Professional Development: Participate in continuous learning and development, including mentorship, specialised training, and diverse project rotations. These opportunities are designed to build your expertise and set you on a path for success within our business—whether as a technical specialist or a future leader.
• Safety and Compliance : Ensure that all work is performed in alignment with safety standards and regulations, contributing to a culture of safety and responsibility throughout our operations.

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering (Honours) in Metallurgy; OR
• Bachelor of Science/Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering; OR
• BSc Hons Applied Science (Metallurgy)
• A minimum final overall academic average of 65% is required
• Must have qualified in the past 24 months

Applications MUST be accompanied by your:

• CV
• A full academic transcript
• A copy of your South African Identity Document

Experience

• No more than 12 months post qualification experience

Ensure all required documents are uploaded as part of your submission. We’re reviewing applications as they come in and moving quickly to give candidates the best possible experience. Due to the volume of interest, incomplete applications will unfortunately be declined.

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms; these include all acts of gender-based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete the online application form available via this job advert. Ensure all required documents are uploaded as part of your submission.

We’re reviewing applications as they come in and moving quickly to give candidates the best possible experience. Due to the volume of interest, incomplete applications will unfortunately be declined.

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Closing Date: 25 August 2025

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