Health Safety and Environment Officer

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a qualified individual for a safety management position in East London. The ideal candidate should possess a National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management or a related field, alongside HSE certifications like SAMTRAC or NEBOSH. Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, with strong skills in risk assessment, incident investigation, and effective communication across organizational levels. Certified copies of ID and qualifications are essential for application consideration.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Management, or related field is required.
• HSE certifications like SAMTRAC or NEBOSH are advantageous.
• Experience in a manufacturing or automotive production environment preferred.

Skills

Risk assessment skills

Incident investigation skills

Auditing skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management or related field

SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, or equivalent HSE certification

Job description

Key Qualifications & Skills

• National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Management, or a related field
• SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, or equivalent HSE certification (advantageous)
• Sound knowledge of OHSA, environmental legislation, and ISO standards (ISO 14001 & ISO 45001)
• Experience within a manufacturing or automotive production environment
• Strong risk assessment, incident investigation, and auditing skills
• Ability to conduct safety training and toolbox talks
• High attention to detail with strong reporting and documentation skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement across all levels of the organisation

Note: Please ensure that you attach a certified copy of your ID and Qualification to be considered for this position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.