Gmr 2.1 Supervisor & Hse Specialist

Dav Professional Placement Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a GMR 2.1 Supervisor & HSE Specialist in Johannesburg. You will ensure statutory compliance and lead health, safety, and environmental performance at an industrial site. The ideal candidate has a Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, with 5+ years in industrial environments and strong knowledge of OHS Act and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Deep knowledge of OHS Act, GMR, and SANS standards.
• GCC Factories experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory compliance and drive health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Ensure safe operation, maintenance, and statutory inspections of machinery.
• Champion HSE risk assessments and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Legal compliance

Knowledge of OHS Act

HSE risk management

Incident investigation

Education

Degree / Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the GMR 2.1 Supervisor & HSE Specialist role at DAV Professional Placement Group. You will lead statutory compliance and drive health, safety, and environmental performance at a high‑impact industrial site.

Mission

• Accept legal appointment under General Machinery Regulation 2.1.
• Ensure safe operation, maintenance, and statutory inspections of machinery.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies to ensure full legal compliance.

Impact

• Champion HSE risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Drive behavioural change through training and engagement.
• Lead HSE projects aligned with sustainability goals.
• Influence stakeholders and embed a strong safety culture.

Credentials

• Degree / Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• GCC Factories experience (advantageous).
• 5+ years in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Deep knowledge of OHS Act, GMR, and SANS standards.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Legal compliance and statutory accountability.
• Deep knowledge of the OHS Act and statutory inspections.
• Machinery safety and engineering oversight.
• Safe operation and maintenance of machinery.
• Implementation of engineering controls and safety measures.
• HSE risk management – conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation plans.
• Ensuring compliance with HSE legislation and company standards.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis – leading investigations and applying RCA.
• Tracking and implementing corrective actions.
• Technical qualifications: Engineering degree/diploma (Electrical/Mechanical), GCC factories (advantageous or required).
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of SANS standards.

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa