Health, Safety and Environmental Supervisor

-; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Health, Safety Environment Supervisor in Johannesburg to oversee health and safety aspects at wind energy facilities. The successful candidate will ensure safe working conditions, compliance with legislation, and foster a strong health and safety culture among staff. Required qualifications include a National Diploma in Health and Safety, SAMTRAC Certification, and at least 5 years of related experience. The beneficial experience in renewable energy and a commitment to safety are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5 years of operation and maintenance experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience in implementing or monitoring Health and Safety Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of health and safety aspects at wind energy facilities.
• Drive behavioural change to encourage H&S culture.
• Ensure compliance to H&S legislation and conduct inspections.

Skills

Adaptability

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Concern for Safety

Education

National Diploma in Health and Safety / NEBOSH

Matric

SAMTRAC Certification

Registered as a Safety Officer with SACPCMP

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: Health, Safety Environment Supervisor

Reports to: Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Department: Health, Safety and Environmental

Business Unit: Renewable Global Business Unit: AMEA Region: South Africa Office

Period: Full Time - Local Employment Agreement

Contracted to: Biotherm Operations and Maintenance (an ENGIE SA company)

Location: ENGIE Southern Africa, Golden Valley Windfarm Facility, Eastern Cape South Africa

Closing Date: 14th February 2026

Background

ENGIE is a major player in the energy transition, whose purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon‑neutral economy. With 98,000 employees in 30 countries, the Group covers the entire energy value chain, from production to infrastructures and sales. ENGIE combines complementary activities: renewable electricity and green gas production, flexibility assets (notably batteries), gas and electricity transmission and distribution networks, local energy infrastructures and the supply of energy to individuals, local authorities, and businesses. Every year, ENGIE works to drive forward the energy transition and achieve its net‑zero carbon goal by 2045. The Group has been present in Africa for over 50 years.

ENGIE provides expertise in four (4) Global Business Units:

• Renewables & Flex Power – Delivering greener and smarter electrons through renewable energy and flexible power solutions.
• Local Energy Infrastructures – Support customers in achieving significant decarbonisation goals.
• Networks – Expanding and adapting power and gas infrastructure to accommodate the transition to green molecules.
• Supply & Energy Management – Leveraging ENGIE's global energy assets to deliver secure, sustainable energy to customers.

About ENGIE in South Africa:

• 15 years + presence in South Africa
• First and largest Independent Power Producer (IPP) with more than 1,6 GW in operation
• Over 300 + professionals
• Developed, built and operate the first H2 plant in Africa at Mogalakwena mine
• Founding member of the Hydrogen valley initiative with Anglo American and the Department of Science and Technology
• Operational and Safety excellence across all sites
• Growth Market for ENGIE

In South Africa, ENGIE has a growing involvement and portfolio of operational assets:

• Avon & Dedisa Peaking Power (1005 MW OCGT)
• Xina Solar One (100 MW CSP)
• Kathu Solar Park (100 MW CSP)
• Aurora Wind (95 MW Onshore Wind)
• Golden Valley (117 MW Onshore Wind)
• Excelsior (32 MW Onshore Wind)
• Konkoonsies 2 (75 MW Solar PV)
• Aggeneys (40 MW Solar PV)
• MBP (75 MW Solar PV)
• Grootspruit (75 MW Solar PV) – in construction
• Graspan (75 MW Solar PV) – in construction
• OYA Hybrid (333 MW Solar/ Wind/ BESS) – in construction

ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. Preferences may be given to under‑represented groups. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Purpose

The Health and Safety Supervisor is responsible for providing oversight of health and safety aspects of Biotherm Operations and Maintenance (an ENGIE SA company) wind energy facilities (O&M) activities. They will ensure facilities are a healthy and safe place to work, comply with all legislation, regulation commitments and strive towards excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Health and Safety Culture

• Drive behavioural change through continuous improvement programs and practices to encourage an exemplary H&S culture.
• Actively engage the entire employees and stakeholders to build a strong H&S culture.
• Create and maintain positive and proactive relations with O&M Contractor, landowners, supervisors and employees.
• Develop educational training material, toolbox talks, etc. to build a continuous positive H&S culture.

Facilities H&S Management

• Ensure compliance to relevant H&S legislation through formal and informal inspections and audits, systematically capture and close out findings.
• Establish facilities H&S objectives, KPIs and targets.
• Oversee and take part in all incident reporting and investigations including accidents, non‑conformances and causes of ill‑health.
• Verify O&M Contractor HSE documentation and H&S statistics (e.g. lost time frequency rate).
• Create up‑to‑date H&S risk register and continually update it.
• Review and approve O&M Contractor RAMS.
• Communicate safe work practices and ensure continuous improvement measures are implemented and maintained.
• Ensure that deviations to safe work practices are captured and facilitate implementation of corrective and preventative measures.
• Provide guidance and direction (e.g. incorporating safety considerations into technical solutions) to the O&M Contractor.
• Oversee and take part in emergency drills, evaluations and ensure the emergency response plan and equipment is in place and inspected regularly.

Health and Safety Management System and Reporting

• Collect and collate all H&S statistics for incorporation into BOM's internal performance reporting.
• Verify trend analyses on Health and Safety statistics and propose measures to manage high risk activities.
• Contribute to HSE reports and presentations to HS Manager.
• Ensure open communication regarding H&S performance and monitoring at the facilities.
• Raise suggestions for improvement of workplace H&S.
• Keep management team updated on H&S performance, provide H&S advice where opportunities exist.
• Ensure the effective implementation of iAuditor software on both Facilities.
• Ensure all correct information is made available for EXCO, Quarterly, Bi‑Annual and Annual reporting.

Audits and Meetings

• Conduct inspections, internal audits and facilitate third‑party audits by providing facilities information as required, to meet audit objectives.
• Accompany authorities (e.g. Department of Labor) and provide necessary information to ensure compliance to relevant H&S legislation and permits.
• Conduct regular H&S meetings with the O&M Contractor to communicate risks and concerns.
• Actively participate in management/leadership visits and encourage management to fully engage employees regarding their H&S expectations and requirements.

Permits and Other Legal Requirements

• Ensure all required permits are in place and up to date to meet legislative obligations.
• Maintain valid HSE appointments on facilities in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Allocate personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain distribution records.
• Work with the O&M Contractor's H&S Officer to keep plans and files up to date.
• Ensure the O&M Contractor abides by employment law regarding working conditions and health and safety, including overtime limits.

Communication and Working Relationships

Internal

• Management
• Legal
• Financial
• All internal stakeholders of ENGIE Companies in Southern Africa

External

• Clients
• Contractors
• Competitors
• External stakeholders

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Education

• Matric
• National Diploma in Health and Safety / NEBOSH
• SAMTRAC Certification
• Legal Liability Training
• Incident Investigation / Root Cause Analysis
• HIRA Training
• Registered as a Safety Officer with SACPCMP.

Language

• Fluent English

Experience

• 5 years of operation and maintenance experience in a similar role.
• HIRA certification (Hazardous Identification Risk Assessment).
• Incident Investigator experience.
• Emergency Coordination Training.
• Proven experience in Health and Safety Management System implementation and/or monitoring.
• Renewable energy experience is beneficial.
• Experience in operational electrical power generation plants and substations.
• Clear understanding of electrical and mechanical lockouts, managing permits through the GMR 2(1) & (7).

Behavioural Competencies

• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Judgment
• Decision Making
• Impact and Influence

Technical Competencies / Professional Expertise

• Business Perspective
• Concern for Safety
• Enforcement
• Information Gathering and Processing
• Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards
• Facilities Management
• Records and Information Management
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

General Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Company Policies and Procedures.
• Behave responsibly.
• Lived the values of the Company.
• Undertake other duties as may be requested within reason.

ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.
Business Unit: T&G
Division: T&G AMEA - South Africa
Legal Entity: BioTherm Operations and Maintenance (RF) Proprietary Limited
Professional Experience: Skilled (>3 < 15 years)
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Company Name: ENGIE South Africa