Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Dredging Africa (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dredging company in Pretoria is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to lead their HSE initiatives. The role requires a degree in Safety Management and 5-7 years of managerial experience. Candidates should excel in communication, have strong leadership qualities, and be adept at ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. This is a permanent, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 - 7 years’ relevant managerial experience in a Health & Safety department.
• Incident Investigation knowledge.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Promote Occupational Health & Safety Programs in the workplace.
• Conduct Risk Assessments and enforce preventative measures.
• Implementing and improving the health & safety plans and programs in the workplace.

Skills

Strong verbal & written communication skills

Safety Oriented

Natural Leader

High attention to detail

Time management abilities

Education

Degree in Safety Management

National Senior Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

With over 9 years of rich history, and strongly positioned as a professional, local Dredging Company, who have also made their mark abroad, a career with us offers the opportunity to partake in our exciting growth journey.Bring your possibility to life! Define your career with us!

VACANCY: HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Pretoria (On-Site)

Closing Date: 11 August 2025 at noon (12:00)

We are inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment as Health, Safety & Environmental Manager.This is a Middle Management position, where the ideal candidate will be skilled in overseeing the Health, Safety & Environmental function and Department at the Company Head Office.This will entail leadership skills ensuring best practice Health & Safety Management through the implementation of innovative systems and processes to ensure a strong culture of proactive and positive HSE Management & Compliance.A key focus area will be zero harm to the Company and its employees.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS (MANDATORY)

National Senior Certificate

Minimum of 5 - 7 years’ relevant managerial experience in a Health & Safety department on Middle Management level.

Degree in Safety Management

Incident Investigation

Introduction to SAMTRAC

SACPCMP (Construction Health & Safety Officer – Good Standing)

SAMTRAC

OHSA & MHSA Knowledge

Intensive knowledge of Hazard Identification and Risk

ISO 45001 and 14001 Knowledge

Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

Excellent leadership & interpersonal skills

Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote Occupational Health & Safety Programs in the workplace.
• Conduct Risk Assessments and enforce preventative measures.
• Advise and assist the employer in complying with the provisions of the relevant HSE Standards.
• Record and investigate incidents / accidents to determine causes.
• Responsible for full HSE function across the organization.
• Implementing and improving the health & safety plans and programs in the workplace.
• Ensure that Health, Safety and Environmental Policies are implemented and adhered to.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Health & Safety Legislation.
• Develop, implement and monitor regular and sufficient HSE training across the organization.
• Conducting safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Investigate workplace accidents and injuries and refer them to the authorities.
• Reporting on HSE-related activities.
• Ensure that all company employees meet the relevant HSE requirements.
• Provide HSE training where required.
• Conduct VFL’s and PTO’s.
• Conduct WRAC’s and JRA’s.
• Assist the Risk Committee with monitoring the organization’s critical HSE risks.
• Setting organizational Health & Safety direction.
• Facilitate the enforcement of Health & Safety Procedures in terms of training & communication structures.
• Conduct regular HSE Audits to ensure compliance across the organization.
• HSE Report compilation.
• Maintain record of company-wide HSE statistics.
• Work in conjunction with Human Resources to facilitate, investigation and report all injuries on duty.
• Manage and control all site medicals.
• Manage all HSE personnel with the organization.
• Assignment of HSE related work to the HSE personnel within the organization.
• Management & control of company-wide PPE (orders, quotations, purchases, management, stock control, distribution, etc.)
• Maintain company wide HSE training register and manage & control all HSE trainings within the organization.
• Training & development of HSE personnel.
• Drafting, implementation and update of all Legal Registers.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Safety Oriented
• Positive Team Player
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Swim Safe
• High ethical standards
• Natural Leader
• Diligent
• Zero Harm Attitude
• Time management abilities
• Mature with high level of professionalism
• High attention to detail
• Work independently
• Ability to establish and follow processes
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Solid HSE Regulation knowledge

NOTES:

• In accordance with Dredging Africa’s Employment Equity targets, preference shall be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointment will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce provide and add to diversity.
• Vetting shall be conducted (Criminal Record Check, Qualification Check, Drivers License Check).
• Psychometric testing shall be conducted.
• Dredging Africa reserves the right to not make an appointment to the job as advertised.
• Should you not hear from us by 30 August 2025, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful.