HSEQ Manager (Health, Safety, Environment & Quality)

Recruiter:

HR Emporium

Job Ref:

HSEQ Manager

Date posted:

Friday, June 6, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

800000

SUMMARY:
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, contracts while driving continuous improvement in HSEQ performance.

POSITION INFO:

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

RequirementDetails 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

RequirementDetails Industry Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) Years of Experience Minimum 8–10 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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