HSEQ Manager (Health, Safety, Environment & Quality)

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

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

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