About the Role
CCS International South Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking a dedicated and experienced HSE Officer to join our National EHS Department, based at our Head Office in Woodmead, Johannesburg.
In this role, you will play a key part in supporting, implementing, and monitoring Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems across our diverse portfolio of projects—ranging from high-speed telecommunications network roll outs (fiber, mobile infrastructure, site builds) to utility-scale renewable energy installations (Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems / BESS).
Key Responsibilities
- HSE System Implementation: Assist in maintaining and monitoring compliance with company EHS management systems, ISO standards (ISO 45001 & ISO 14001), and client-specific safety specifications across telecom and energy projects.
- Documentation & File Verification: Prepare, audit, and validate project EHS files, legal compliance registers, baseline risk assessments, and safe work procedures (SWPs) prior to submission to clients and principal contractors.
- Site Inspections & Audits: Conduct periodic site inspections, hazard identification safety observations, and internal audits across active telecom builds and renewable energy sites.
- Subcontractor Compliance: Monitor and evaluate EHS compliance for sub-contractors, service providers, and field teams, ensuring strict adherence to work-at-height, electrical, and civil site protocols.
- Incident Management: Facilitate incident and near-miss investigations (Root Cause Analysis), ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented and documented.
- Safety Training & Awareness: Support Head Office and field teams with site inductions, toolbox talks, EHS campaigns, and technical safety awareness (e.g., fall arrest, high‑voltage safety, excavation).
- Client & Audit Interface: Participate in client safety meetings, SACPCMP/Department of Employment and Labour audits, and site validation assessments.
- Reporting & Risk Escalation: Track monthly EHS metrics and escalated critical non-conformance or high‑risk operational gaps directly to senior management.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Matric / Grade 12 certificate.
- Tertiary Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety Management, Environmental Management, or related field.
- SAMTRAC / NEBOSH International General Certificate (or equivalent recognised OHS accreditation).
- SACPCMP Registration as a Construction Health & Safety Officer (CHSO) is an advantage.
- Working knowledge of the OHS Act (Act 85 of 1993), Construction Regulations 2014, ISO Standards, and relevant NEMA / Environmental legislation. Technical Certifications / Specialized Knowledge (Advantageous):
- Incident Investigation (Level 3 / Root Cause Analysis) certification.
- Fall Protection Plan Developer / Planner accreditation.
- Working at Heights competence (Fall Arrest, Rescue, Rope Access, and Basic Rigging/Lifting operations).
Experience & Skills
- 5+ years of active HSE experience, with direct involvement in multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
- Proven background in the Telecommunications sector (fiber optic rollouts, base transceiver stations/towers) and/or Renewable Energy (Solar PV installations, substation works, or BESS projects).
- Demonstrated experience handling high-risk activities: Work at Height / Fall Protection, Excavations & Trenching, Electrical & High Voltage Safety, and Lifting/Rigging Operations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for EHS data tracking and reporting.
- Valid South African Driver’s License and willingness to travel to regional project sites when required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively between site teams, sub-contractors, and enterprise client representatives.