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HSE Specialist

Richards Bay, KwaZulu Natal Air Liquide

Posted 9 days ago

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How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Safety Specialist is responsible for Occupational, Health, Safety, and Environment Management at Air Liquide. They will support the HSE Manager and Facility Managers in maintaining health, safety, and environmental standards and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish and communicate a written HSE Policy, including procedures such as inspections, JHA, audits, work permits, and compliance monitoring.
  • Assist management in implementing and monitoring HSE programs and objectives.
  • Evaluate HSE non-conformities related to group documents, procedures, standards, or local regulations.
  • Ensure timely conduct of internal and external audits, and develop action plans.
  • Provide expert support and advice on HSE matters to operations management and staff.
  • Ensure compliance with South African safety, health, and environmental laws; support subsidiary operations.
  • Conduct or coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring as needed.
  • Coordinate HSE training for employees and contractors to ensure safety qualification.
  • Assist in analyzing safety events and guarantee quality in reporting.
  • Support the completion of Safe Work and Life Saving Permits.
  • Provide on-the-floor coaching and recognition related to HSE.
  • Communicate regularly on HSE topics, KPIs, initiatives, and achievements.
  • Participate in hazard analysis, change management, and safety reviews.
  • Promote a safety culture and employee engagement in HSE matters.
  • Apply global safety best practices in planning and execution.
Educational Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related fields.
  • BTech Degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or Safety Management (advantageous).
Experience
  • 8+ years supervisory experience in the gas or chemical industry (advantageous).
  • Experience in safety audits and compliance.
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards.
  • Experience with safety risks and maintaining relevant accreditations (FSSC, SAHPRA, ISO).
Knowledge and Skills
  • Operational experience and understanding of risk management.
  • Proficiency with safety risk tools (Fall protection, Permits, JHAs).
  • Knowledge of South African legislation (OSHAct, NEMA).
  • Familiarity with Air Liquide Group IMS, policies, and standards (added advantage).
Our Commitment to Diversity

At Air Liquide, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, believing that diversity fosters innovation and success.

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GMR 2.1 Supervisor & HSE Specialist

Johannesburg, Gauteng Pty

Posted 2 days ago

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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we provide you with what you need to make it happen. Growing takes grit, but at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Country Holding Officer

Your Role and Responsibilities

As the appointed GMR 2.1 appointee, you will ensure the safe operation and maintenance of machinery in compliance with South Africa's General Machinery Regulations (GMR) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act). You will collaborate with engineering, facilities, service providers, contractors, and operational teams to ensure equipment and facilities meet GMR 2.1 and other safety standards. Your role includes enhancing Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance and promoting a culture of compliance.

The work model for this role is: Onsite

You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Accept legal appointments in terms of General Machinery Regulation 2.1 to ensure full compliance with applicable legislation and internal standards.
  • Collaborate with engineering, facilities, service providers, contractors, and operations teams to address all GMR 2.1-related matters.
  • Ensure safe operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
  • Develop and implement effective precautionary measures to protect people during work, maintenance, cleaning, or adjustment tasks.
  • Oversee the implementation of engineering controls and statutory inspections.
  • Liaise with the Department of Employment and Labour to ensure legal compliance.
  • Lead incident investigations related to machinery and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
  • Facilitate electrical safety and technical forums across ABB's local divisions.
  • Apply technical expertise to support the business with practical solutions and informed advice.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure appropriate safety measures are in place.
  • Conduct risk assessments and safety audits for electrical systems and installations.
Our Team Dynamics

You will join a talented and driven team where you can thrive and grow.

Qualifications for the Role
  • Matric and a National Diploma or Bachelors in Technology or BSc Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) Factories (advantageous or required depending on site/facility).
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Proven experience in HSE management and legal compliance.
  • Strong knowledge of OHS Act, GMR, and relevant SANS standards.
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Key Skills

Environmental Safety, Feed, LPC, Capital Market, Gallery, AC Maintenance

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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GMR 2.1 Supervisor & HSE Specialist

Johannesburg, Gauteng ABB

Posted 11 days ago

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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Country Holding Officer


Your Role And Responsibilities

As the appointed GMR 2.1 appointee, you will ensure the safe operation and maintenance of machinery in compliance with South Africa's General Machinery Regulations (GMR) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act). You will collaborate with engineering, facilities, service providers, contractors, and operational teams to ensure equipment and facilities meet GMR 2.1 and other safety standards. Your role includes enhancing Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance and promoting a culture of compliance.

The work model for the role is: Onsite

You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Accept legal appointments in terms of General Machinery Regulation 2.1 to ensure full compliance with applicable legislation and internal standards.
  • Collaborate with engineering, facilities, service providers, contractors and operations teams to address all GMR 2.1-related matters.
  • Ensure safe operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
  • Effective precautionary measures are developed and implemented to protect people whilst performing work, maintenance, cleaning or adjustment work.
  • Oversee the implementation of engineering controls and statutory inspections.
  • Liaise with the Department of Employment and labour and ensure compliance with all legal requirements.
  • Lead incident investigations related to machinery and ensured corrective actions are implemented.
  • Facilitate electrical safety and technical forums across ABB local divisions.
  • Apply your technical expertise to support the business with practical solutions and informed advice.
  • Identify, assess and mitigate risks to ensure that appropriate safety measures are in place.
  • Conduct risk assessments and safety audits for electrical systems and installations.

Our Team Dynamics

You will join a talented and driven team, where you will be able to thrive and grow.


Qualifications For The Role

  • Must have Matric and a National Diploma or Bachelor’s in Technology or BSc Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) – Factories (advantageous or required depending on site/facility).
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Proven experience in HSE management and legal compliance.
  • Strong knowledge of OHS Act, GMR, and relevant SANS standards.


Benefits

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GMR 2.1 Supervisor & HSE Specialist

Johannesburg, Gauteng DAV Professional Placement Group

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Are you passionate about safety, compliance, and operational excellence? Here is an outstanding career opportunity as a GMR 2.1 Supervisor and HSE Specialist to lead statutory compliance and drive health, safety, and environmental performance at a high-impact industrial site.

Your Mission Is To:
  • Accept legal appointment under General Machinery Regulation 2.1.
  • Ensure safe operation, maintenance, and statutory inspections of machinery.
  • Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies to ensure full legal compliance.
The Impact:
  • Champion HSE risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
  • Drive behavioural change through training and engagement.
  • Lead HSE projects aligned with sustainability goals.
  • Influence stakeholders and embed a strong safety culture.
Credentials:
  • Degree/Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • GCC Factories (advantageous).
  • 5+ years in manufacturing or industrial environments.
  • Deep knowledge of OHS Act , GMR , and SANS standards .
Desired Skills and Experience
  • Legal Compliance and Statutory Accountability
  • Appointed under GMR 2.1
  • Deep knowledge of the OHS Act and statutory inspections
  • Machinery Safety and Engineering Oversight
  • Safe operation and maintenance of machinery
  • Implementation of engineering controls and safety measures
  • HSE Risk Management: Conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation plans
  • Ensuring compliance with HSE legislation and company standards
  • Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis: Leading investigations and applying RCA
  • Tracking and implementing corrective actions
  • Technical Qualifications and Industrial Experience: Engineering degree/diploma (Electrical/Mechanical), GCC - Factories (advantageous or required), Minimum 5 years in manufacturing/industrial environments, Strong knowledge of SANS standards
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Manager - Safety Management

Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng ArcelorMittal SA

Posted 11 days ago

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Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels. At ArcelorMittal South Africa, our "We Care" value drives our unwavering commitment to safety and zero harm for our employees. We seek applicants who share this dedication and are ready to uphold our high safety standards.

Responsibilities
  • Close liaison with Executive Management; Senior Management and Plant Management
  • Oversee internal and external audits
  • Management of all legal and other compliance requirements
  • Technical support and development of SHERQ Management Systems
  • Report on effectiveness of the SHERQ Management system and make recommendations for improvement, and closing the loop to Snr and Plant management
  • Monitor workplace to ensure safe conditions are in place and maintained
  • Monitor compliance of SHERQ training
  • Ensure effectiveness of audit findings and mitigation actions taken
  • Verify effectiveness of risk management process
  • Conduct Annual SHERQ Management Review Process
  • Manage internal, cross business and contractor audits
  • Manage effectiveness of SHERQ strategies
  • Manage effectiveness of HCS management process
  • Manage the Shop Floor Audit Process and ensure loop is closed
Qualifications
  • B-Degree / Higher National Diploma / Masters Diploma (NQF 7/10) in Health, Safety and Compliance
Experience and Requirements
  • Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in a managerial role
  • Good knowledge and understanding of the risk management process
  • Good knowledge and understanding of the SHERQ Training process (including FPS)
  • Good Knowledge and understanding of the following systems/disciplines is essential:
    • ISO 9001 Standard
    • ISO 14001 Standard
    • ISO 45001 Standard (including FPS)
    • ISO 31000 Standard
    • RCA Process
    • Legal and other requirements with regards to Compliance Matters
  • Trend analysis and Action based orientated
  • Good knowledge of the business processes and products
Personal Attributes
  • Pro-active, initiative and good performance management skills
  • Must have people management skills, development and coaching abilities
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Occupational Health, Safety & Environment Officer

Gauteng, Gauteng Teraco

Posted 16 days ago

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Main Function of the Job

Operations

  • Ensure all required appointments are completed and responsibilities are communicated to the appointee, including additional appointments beyond existing H&S appointments for operational environments.
  • Provide Teraco Management with guidance on H&S legal and compliance matters.
  • Receive complaints, investigate, take immediate remedial actions, and report safety concerns.
  • Ensure all safety files for contractors/subcontractors are complete, properly filed, and maintained. Compile a site safety file for Teraco and ensure legislative documentation is communicated to employees regularly. No subcontractors are allowed to work without a safety file; contractors must be advised to compile the necessary documentation based on their scope of work.
  • Investigate reports of dangerous working conditions, and report findings and recommendations to the Head of Infrastructure Development and Head of Infrastructure Management for redress.
  • Coordinate actions to remove dangerous appliances or chemicals.
  • Handle reports of workplace injuries, investigate causes, and ensure proper documentation is completed, especially for construction site injuries.
  • Visit construction sites to ensure safety policies and procedures are followed, conduct safety inspections, and report deviations for corrective action with responsibilities and timeframes.
  • Investigate incidents and accidents thoroughly.
  • Manage subcontractors concerning Health and Safety.
  • Issue safety documents to supervisors, such as toolbox talks, DSTIs, and checklists.
  • Ensure no danger exists to workers or visitors, accompany site visitors during tours as arranged.
  • Represent Teraco in meetings with SHE representatives regarding workplace health and safety.
  • Liaise with agencies to stay updated on legal regulations and safety/environmental initiatives.
  • Ensure all employees are inducted before working on site, informing them of hazards and safety procedures, including use of safety equipment.
  • Review contractor method statements regularly, identify and communicate risks, and discuss potential H&S risks in daily stand-up meetings.
  • Develop and enforce a fall protection plan for each project, evaluating employees' fitness for working at heights.
  • Prepare and communicate site emergency evacuation plans, ensuring all relevant personnel are trained and informed.
  • Provide high-level first aid, evaluate injured persons, and ensure accident reports are completed and submitted.
  • Conduct detailed investigations of accidents and incidents, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Communicate with authorities as needed.
  • Compile monthly H&S reports for ESG and board reporting.
  • Inspect high-risk activities and equipment, reporting serious deviations to management.
  • Chair monthly safety meetings, document minutes, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
  • Conduct fire prevention and facilities inspections, reporting findings to management.
  • Maintain safety registers and checklists, updating regularly.
  • Display safety signs prominently on site.
  • Coordinate vehicle access with security, ensuring safety standards are maintained.
  • Maintain good housekeeping practices.
  • Coordinate employee safety training and schedule courses with the safety department.
  • Ensure safety reps conduct monthly inspections and team toolbox talks are held.
  • Test employees suspected of substance influence and take appropriate actions.
  • Report all H&S incidents and near misses within 12 hours, support investigations, and analyze trends for corrective actions.
  • Participate in H&S audits and address findings promptly.
  • Prepare and submit H&S reports and feedback to clients as required.

Fitout and Civil Projects

Oversee health and safety during construction and fitout phases, ensuring compliance with laws and best practices. Responsibilities include:

  • Review and approve construction health and safety plans.
  • Ensure submission of necessary documentation to authorities.
  • Attend planning and progress meetings.
  • Assess and approve contractor H&S plans.
  • Participate in site handovers and safety meetings.
  • Ensure H&S consultants identify hazards, conduct inspections, and communicate risks.
  • Maintain safety communication systems and distribute safety documents.
  • Develop and test emergency response plans.
  • Conduct site safety inductions.
  • Evaluate subcontractor compliance through inspections and audits.
  • Oversee incident reporting and investigations.
  • Maintain safety records.
  • Participate in management reviews and implement improvements based on trends analysis.
  • Update the health and safety management system and plans.
  • Prepare technical safety reports and present findings to decision-makers.
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Occupational Health, Safety & Environment Officer

Teraco

Posted 17 days ago

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permanent

Main Function of the Job

Operations

  • Ensure that all required appointments are done and the communication of the responsibilities to the appointee is explained, where additional appointments are required over and above the existing H&S appointments made for operational environment.
  • Provide Teraco Management guidance of H&S legal and compliance matters.
  • Receives complaints, investigates, takes immediate action to remediate and reports on safety concerns.
  • Ensure all safety files are submitted for contractors/ subcontractors and are complete, and filed. Compile a site safety file for the Teraco and ensure all legislative documentation is communicated to employees on an on-going basis. Ensure no sub-contractors are permitted to work on site without being in possession of a safety file. Contractors must then be advised by the safety officer to compile the correct documentation based on their scope of work.
  • Investigates reports on dangerous working conditions. Forwards the report and recommendations to Head of Infrastructure Development and Head of Infrastructure Management for redress.
  • Coordinates actions to remove any dangerous appliances or chemicals.
  • Receives reports on workplace injuries, investigates the causes. Where there is a workplace injury at a construction site, ensures the necessary documentation is completed.
  • Visits construction sites to ensure implementation of the correct safety policies and procedures. Conduct safety inspections on site and report deviations to Head of Infrastructure Development and Head of Infrastructure Management for redress. Document decisions for correction, with repsonsibilities and timeframes. Ensure all deviations are addressed with the agreed timeframe.
  • Must be able to investigate incident and accidents.
  • Management of sub contractors, as it relates to Health and Safety.
  • Issuing of documents to supervisors e.g. toolbox talks, DSTI`s and checklist.
  • Ensures there is no danger to the health or safety of workers or site visitors. Accompany site visitors on tours as arranged with the Teraco Project Manager or EXCO.
  • Represents the Teraco in meetings with SHE representative on matters regarding workplace health and safety.
  • Liaises with agencies for regular updates on legal regulations and program initiatives on workplace safety and environmental issues.
  • Ensure all employees are inducted prior to be permitted to work on site. The induction will inform all employees pertaining to the hazards prevalent on site, and training in the use of a safety harness and the use of a fire extinguisher will be communicated to all employees.
  • Review contractor method statement on an on-going basis identify and evaluate the risks to which employees may be exposed to, evaluate and analyse the risks identified and ensure that these risk assessments are then communicated to the workforce. Ensure at daily stand-up meetings, potential H&S Risks are discussed based on the project programme.
  • Compile a fall protection plan that is to be implemented on every project. As conditions differ on each site the safety officer must be prepare the fall protection plan and ensure it is strictly implemented, amended and maintained as required. Further to this the safety officer will ensure that all employees are evaluated for their physical and psychological fitness to work at elevated heights.
  • Responsible to prepare the site emergency evacuation plan (where the site or the site area is not part of an existing operational site with a plan) and ensure all supervisors and contractors are supplied with a copy of the plan. Where the site is part of an operation site, ensure all supervisors and contractors are inducted in the existing site emergency evacuation plan.
  • Perform a high level of first aid treatment and evaluate injured persons if it is needed to send them for medical treatment at a hospital or clinic. Further, to this the employer’s report of an accident must be completed and must accompany the injured employee to hospital.
  • li>Conduct a thorough accident and incident investigation and come up with remedial actions to prevent future occurrence. In the event of a reportable injury safety officers must be able to enter into correspondence with the Department of Labour to inform them of the accident.
  • Compile monthly H&S reports Head of Operations for ESG and Board reporting.
  • Inspect the following high risk activities: Excavations, Scaffold, Form work and Support work, All lifting machinery and lifting tackle, Portable electrical tools and immediately bring to management’s attention any serious deviations that may have being noted.
  • li>Chair monthly safety meetings with safety reps and contractors and prepare minutes of meetings. Ensure that all deviations mentioned in the meeting are rectified and corrected.
  • Conduct regular fire prevention and construction facilities inspections with findings documented and reported to management.
  • Ensure all registers and checklists are updated on a weekly and monthly basis.
  • Ensure all safety signs and notices are prominently displayed on site.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Security to ensure access to site is limited to authorised vehicles and that health and safety best practices are applied in regards vehicle access and operations on site.
  • Maintain good housekeeping principles.
  • Coordinate all training of employees on site and schedule all courses with the safety department.
  • Ensure all health & safety reps conduct a monthly H&S rep inspection of their work areas.
  • Ensure that all teams conduct a toolbox talk.
  • Ensure that any person who is suspected to be under the influence of intoxicating substances is tested and the appropriate action is taken to remove the person from site and escalate to the Head of Infrastructure Management for further action.
  • Complete reporting all H&S Incidents and Near Misses on Ozone wihtin 12 hours of event. Support management in responding to client and authority enquiries related to H&S incidents. Perform root cause and trend analysis of H&S events, and implement meaningful corrective action.
  • Participate in all H&S audits, conducted either by third parties or clients. Action any External or Client initiated H&S audit findings within the timeline and to the required quality.
  • Prepare reports and feedback as required by clients in respect of H&S reporting.

Fitout and Civil Projects

Health and Safety oversight to ensure the appointed Health and Safety consultants and Contractors execute their responsibilities as per the law, best practices and in the interests of Teraco and Teraco/ contractor staff, during the construction and fitout phase of a project. The responsibilities include:

  • Review and approve the construction health and safety plan
  • Confirm necessary documentation was submitted to the relevant authorities
  • Attend project planning meetings
  • Assessments and approval of contractor(s) health and safety plans, as approved by the H&S Consultants
  • Attend the contractors site handover
  • Attend regular site, technical and progress meetings
  • Ensure H&S Consultants are facilitate site health and safety meetings
  • Ensure H&S Consultants are appropriatly identifying hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections
  • Ensure H&S Consultants have establish and maintained health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to sub-contractors
  • Ensure H&S Consultants compile project specific emergency response and preparedness plans
  • Ensure H&S Consultants test the effectiveness of the emergency response plans
  • Ensure H&S Consultants onduct site safety inductions
  • Evaluate the levels of compliance of subcontractors to the project specific health and safety plan and client specifications through inspections and audits
  • Oversee the reporting and investigation of project related incidents
  • Oversee the maintenance of all records
  • Participation in management reviews of the health and safety systems
  • Use of trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements
  • Incorporation of changes into a health and safety management system
  • Review and update the Teraco health and safety plan
  • Development of technical reports in relation to health and safety issues and communicate through presentations to diverse groups of decision makers

Excellent written and verbal communication skills :

  • Listens to others and accepts input from team members
  • Clearly articulates ideas and thoughts
  • Accurately prepares written business correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective and professiona

Proactive problem solver

  • Proposes solutions to problems and considers timeliness, effectiveness, and practicality in addressing requirements
  • Generates innovative solutions by approaching problems with curiosity and open mindedness, using existing information to its fullest potential
  • A honed alertness and vigilance to potential breaches in compliance. This means actively enforcing a mandatory reporting policy and seeking out any weakness in company dealings.
  • Ability to work independently & a positive team player
  • Self-motivated and displays leadership skills
  • Demonstrates flexibility in day-to-day work.
  • Establishes harmonious working relationships with team members
  • Appreciates each team member's contributions and values each individual member
  • Sets high standards of performance for oneself
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good prioritisation and organisation skills
  • Conducts self professionally, exhibits high levels of tolerance and patience
  • Responsible for continued learning and self-development.  Intelligent and willing to keep learning.
  • Complies with policies and procedures.
  • Ethical and principled
  • Fair and modest: Willing to scrutinize all the facts without making a snap judgment, and interview any relevant employees for their perspective.
  • Diligent: Even when it becomes a hassle, a Safety Officer must be willing to see an issue through to resolution.
  • A strong constitution and extra conviction: Solid backbone and the strength to stand by difficult decisions and be more influenced by right versus wrong than by relationships. Willing to take the lead in setting the tone for corporate integrity.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Grade 12
  • National Diploma in Environmental Health
  • A relevant Health & Safety qualification (SACPCMP and or HPCSA) will be advantageous
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in construction
  • li>Computer literacy
  • Good communication and reporting skills. Both verbal and written
  • Be willing to travel – multiple projects in Cape Town, Durban, Bredell JHB and Isando JHB
  • li>Drivers License
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Health, Safety and Environmental Consultant / Safety Officer

Phakamile Risk Consultancy (Pty) Ltd

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Desired Experience & Qualification

Applicants must

  • Have own liable transport
  • Be willing to travel
  • Have detailed CV with qualifications and experience
  • Be able to implement & administer a health and safety system
  • Have at least 5 years’ experience
  • Must be able to present training courses

Interested person must have formal qualifications in the following:

  • Risk and Hazard Identification
  • Health and Safety management
  • Environmental system ISO 14001 implementation and auditing
  • The Occupational Health and Safety Act

YOU WILL BE TESTED ON YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND LEGISLATION

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Health, Safety and Environmental Consultant / Safety Officer

Krugersdorp, Gauteng Phakamile Risk Consultancy (Pty) Ltd

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Desired Experience & Qualification

Applicants must

  • Have own liable transport
  • Be willing to travel
  • Have detailed CV with qualifications and experience
  • Be able to implement & administer a health and safety system
  • Have at least 5 years’ experience
  • Must be able to present training courses

Interested person must have formal qualifications in the following:

  • Risk and Hazard Identification
  • Health and Safety management
  • Environmental system ISO 14001 implementation and auditing
  • The Occupational Health and Safety Act

YOU WILL BE TESTED ON YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND LEGISLATION

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Hseq Manager (Health, Safety, Environment & Quality)

Johannesburg, Gauteng HR Emporium

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Job Title : HSEQ Manager (Health, Safety, Environment & Quality)

Location : Johannesburg

Department : EPCM / Projects / Operations

Reporting To : Project Director

Employment Type : Permanent

Job Purpose

To lead, develop, implement, and manage the Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and systems in alignment with international standards within a high-risk EPCM environment. The role ensures compliance with statutory regulations, contractual obligations, and global best practices, while driving continuous improvement in HSEQ performance.

Key Qualifications & Certifications

Requirement

Details

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Safety Management, or related field

Professional Certification

PR CHA (Professional Construction Health and Safety Agent) SACPCMP registered or Certified Safety Manager (CSM)

Preferred Additional Certs

ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 Internal / Lead Auditor

Software Competence

MS Office Suite, HSE Management Systems, Incident Reporting Software, SharePoint

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement HSEQ strategies, frameworks, and action plans across all EPCM project phases.

Monitor and enforce compliance with safety, health, environmental, and quality legislation, standards, and policies.

Act as the lead interface with contractors, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders on HSEQ matters.

Lead root cause analyses and investigations for incidents, accidents, and non-conformances.

Manage audit schedules and conduct internal and external audits (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).

Develop training materials and deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and awareness programs.

Analyze HSEQ performance data, prepare reports, and provide insight-driven recommendations.

Maintain documentation and certification compliance related to PR CHA or CSM designations.

Drive risk management processes including hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation planning.

Provide leadership and mentoring to the HSEQ team across multiple project sites.

Experience Requirements

Requirement

Details

Years of Experience

Minimum 810 years in a senior HSEQ role within EPCM or heavy industry

Key Exposure

Multi-disciplinary projects, shutdowns, new builds, cross-border work

Regulatory Knowledge

OHS Act, Environmental Management Acts, Construction Regulations, ISO Standards

Stakeholder Management

Proven experience engaging with clients, contractors, auditors, and government bodies

Core Competencies

Strong leadership and decision-making skills

Analytical thinking and report writing ability

High-level verbal and written communication skills

Conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple EPCM project sites

Remuneration

Market-related salary package

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