Health And Safety Advisor jobs in South Africa

SHEQ Advisor / HSEQ / HSE Advisor
Cannock based, Multi Site Role, GBP40k + car allowance, Monday to Friday

Be the Voice of Safety, Quality and Sustainability
Are you ready to step into a role where your voice matters, your expertise shapes business decisions, and your impact reaches every corner of the operation? – this SHEQ Advisor opportunity could be the role you’ve been waiting for.

What you’ll be doing
As a SHEQ Advisor, you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping and maintaining high standards in health, safety, environment and quality across the business. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Carrying out operational site audits and inspections to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
2. Supporting teams with the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the company’s Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001).
3. Leading Safety Committee meetings and acting on feedback to continually enhance SHEQ performance.
4. Investigating incidents and near misses, determining root causes and driving the implementation of corrective actions.
5. Advising on risk control strategies, ensuring appropriate resources and systems are in place.
6. Supporting occupational health initiatives and promoting employee wellbeing across physical and mental health.
7. Collaborating with clients and subcontractors to ensure alignment with SHEQ expectations and standards.

To succeed in this SHEQ Advisor role, you’ll need:

1. A strong background in health, safety, environmental and quality management, ideally within infrastructure, engineering or facilities services.
2. Current knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and best practice.
3. Practical experience with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards and their implementation.
4. The ability to conduct audits, risk assessments and investigations confidently and effectively.
5. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
6. A proactive, solutions-driven mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
7. Ideally, membership of IOSH and a track record of ongoing professional development.

What’s in it for you
This is more than a job – it’s a platform to grow, influence and make meaningful change. In return for your expertise, you’ll benefit from:

1. A full-time, permanent role based in Cannock, Staffordshire, working Monday to Friday, 08:30 am.
2. Competitive salary and benefits package, aligned to your experience and value + a car allowance.
3. A highly varied workload – no two days are the same.
4. The chance to truly own your role, driving SHEQ standards across multiple sites.
5. Opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive environment.
6. A values-led culture that puts safety, service and people first and lives it day to day.

If you’re a SHEQ Advisor who’s looking to step into a role where you’re trusted, empowered and supported to make a difference, this is the opportunity to move your career forward.

Apply today and be part of something that puts safety, quality and people at the heart of everything.