Health, Safety & Environmental Administrator (Pipeline)

Capita; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Administrator to ensure compliance with regulations and promote employee wellness. The role includes responsibilities such as incident reporting, risk assessments, and training initiatives. Successful candidates will have relevant HSE experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Aid

Progressive career path

Excellent accredited training programs

Qualifications

• 1 Year HSE experience or similar role.
• Knowledge of local HSE legislation.
• Familiarity with HSE management systems or software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular workplace audits and inspections.
• Organize HSE training sessions and ensure mandatory training is completed.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Incident & Risk Management

Training & Awareness

Emergency Preparedness

Environmental Sustainability

Communication & Reporting

Education

Grade 12

Relevant HSE Qualification/Certification

Tools

HSE management systems/software

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The HSE Administrator is responsible for ensuring a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace. This includes maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations, managing incident reporting and risk assessments, coordinating training and emergency preparedness, promoting employee wellbeing, and supporting sustainability initiatives. The role also involves accurate reporting, supplier coordination, and maintaining HSE systems and documentation across all sites.

Job title:

Health, Safety & Environmental Administrator (Pipeline)

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Capita complies with all local health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Support implementation and monitoring of the HSE Management System across all sites.
• Track and report on HSE objectives, KPIs, and compliance metrics.
• Maintain and update the risk register, incident log, and MIS reports.
• Track and close internal and external audit findings (e.g., ISO 14001 & ISO 45001).
• Assist in monitoring and delivering all statutory and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Conduct regular workplace and contractor audits and inspections.
• Maintain emergency response plans (e.g., evacuation, lockdown).
• Ensure fire extinguishers, alarms, and first aid kits are functional and accessible.
• Coordinate and evaluate regular emergency drills.
• Respond to and document incidents, injuries, and near-misses.
• Assist with investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Organize HSE training sessions (e.g., fire drills, first aid, fire marshals).
• Deliver HSE inductions for new starters.
• Ensure all mandatory health and safety training is completed and recorded.
• Keep Health & Safety notice boards updated with relevant information.
• Promote employee wellness programs and ergonomic best practices.
• Promote sustainable practices and monitor environmental impact.
• Prepare environmental reports and dashboards (e.g., waste reports).
• Manage HSE suppliers (onboarding, ordering, receiving, and key control quality).
• Oversee HSE stock and ensure distribution to all sites.
• Assist with conducting scheduled and periodic drug tests.

Key Competence:

• Regulatory Compliance
• Incident & Risk Management
• Training & Awareness
• Stakeholder Management
• Emergency Preparedness
• Environmental Sustainability
• HSE System Management
• Communication & Reporting
• Supplier & Stock Management

Minimum Requirements:

• 1 Year HSE experience or similar role
• Knowledge of local HSE legislation.
• Familiarity with HSE management systems or software.
• Proficient in excel and power point

Qualification:

Grade 12

or Relevant HSE Qualification/Certification

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive remuneration package
• Medical Aid
• A progressive career path to help you develop in your career.
• Excellent accredited training programs to assist you in career development on a variety of subjects/concepts.

What we hope you’ll do next

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Please upload an up-to-date CV which highlights your relevant experience.

What will happen next?

• Your application will be reviewed.
• If your application is successful, you will be invited to an interview with a member of the recruitment team.

IMPORTANT

The shortlisted candidates are subject to be assessed using relevant assessment tools based on the needs and requirements of the role.

Capita South Africa adheres to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and preference will be given to candidates in line with the business’ EE targets and goals.

Attach your most recent CV indicative of the criteria as advertised.

Location:

Cape Town

,

South Africa

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent