Construction SHEQ Manager - Johannesburg

Headhunters; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Water & Sanitation Services Industry is seeking a Construction SHEQ Manager in Johannesburg. The candidate will be responsible for leading SHEQ activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing risks across multiple construction sites. Applicants must possess a BTech/Advanced Diploma in Safety Management and have significant experience in safety management within a multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in a multi-site construction environment.
• Demonstrated experience in Construction under MHSA and OHSA.
• Experience in Mining, Petrochemical, Power Generation, and Water Treatment sectors advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all SHEQ activities for the national Construction division.
• Ensure compliance with OHSA and MHSA regulations.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance checks.

Skills

Safety Management

Compliance Monitoring

Risk Management

Education

BTech / Advanced Diploma in Safety Management

SACPCMP registration at CHSM level

COMSOC 1 & 2

Tools

HSEC and Passport 360 systems

Job description

Reference 208301365

Sector Water Treatment / Construction

Location Johannesburg

Job Type full_time

Experience 8 to 9 years

Qualifications No education

Package Negotiable

Description

Our client in the Water & Sanitation Services Industry, based in Johannesburg, is currently looking to employ a Construction SHEQ Manager.

Requirements:

• BTech / Advanced Diploma in Safety Management (NQF level 7) – Essential.
• SACPCMP registration at CHSM level – Essential.
• COMSOC 1 & 2 – Essential.
• Minimum 8 years' experience as a Safety Manager or similar, in a multi-site construction environment.
• Demonstrated experience in Construction under MHSA as well as OHSA legislative frameworks.
• Experience in the Mining, Petrochemical, Power Generation, and Water Treatment sectors advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage HSEC and Passport 360 systems, and paper-based compliance documentation.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation (MHSA & OHSA).

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Lead and manage all SHEQ activities for the Construction division nationally, in alignment with company and client standards.
• Ensure legal compliance with OHSA and MHSA, as applicable, including relevant regulations and standards.
• Oversee the compilation, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of Safety files and Contractor packs for allocated sites/projects.
• Coordinate and support Safety Officers working within the designated business department (Construction).
• Conduct scheduled site inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
• Drive incident investigations and root cause analysis; ensure effective close-outs and preventive actions.
• Represent the business during external audits and inspections.
• Deliver monthly and ad-hoc SHEQ reports to the National SHEQ Manager.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture and ensure proactive risk management throughout the operational or construction lifecycle.
• Lead SHEQ planning and resourcing for tenders and project kick-off phases within the designated department.
• Track and ensure close-out of non-conformances, near misses, and audit findings, maintaining a live corrective action register.
• Engage directly with clients, contractors, and authorities on SHEQ compliance matters, representing the company in inspections and reviews.
• Monitor contractor compliance and performance, including evaluating safety files and competencies before site mobilisation.
• Contribute to SHEQ performance reporting for Exco or Board-level dashboards, including leading indicators, risk trends, and interventions.
• Drive cross-site learning and best practice sharing, helping build a proactive SHEQ culture across teams.

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