Manager - Safety, Health and Environmental

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR006510/PvdB

Date posted:

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly experienced and qualified Manager: Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) to lead and drive the implementation of health, safety, and environmental strategies across our operations, on- and off-site. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, proactive risk management, stakeholder engagement, and cultivating a culture of zero harm within the organisation. This is a key leadership role, providing expert guidance and support to internal departments, executive leadership, and external partners.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Include:

Develop, implement, and manage SHE policies, frameworks, and procedures aligned with OHS legislation and ESG standards
Conduct regular SHE audits and inspections, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans
Design and drive the implementation of a zero harm strategy and safety culture across all business areas
Serve as the risk and ESG custodian within facilities management, ensuring that environmental and health regulations are upheld
Lead incident investigations and corrective action processes to drive continuous safety improvement
Coordinate SHE training, awareness campaigns, emergency drills, and ensure emergency preparedness
Report on SHE performance and compliance to Exco and senior management, backed by accurate data and insights
Ensure robust contractor and offsite event compliance aligned with the OHS Act and other industry regulations
Manage SHE-related stakeholder engagement, including regulators, vendors, internal teams, and project leaders
Implement technology solutions for performance monitoring, compliance, and safety innovation

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s or BTech Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Management or a related field
At least 8 years’ experience in SHE management, with 5 years in a leadership role
In-depth knowledge and application of OHS Act, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, SAIOSH, or SAATCA (advantageous)
Experience in corporate, financial services or similar high-compliance environments

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