Health & Safety Lead — Projects & Compliance

WSP USA; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Africa is seeking a Health & Safety Officer to support our Africa business in all aspects of health and safety. The role includes planning, conducting medical examinations, safety training, inspections, and audits, with site visits as required.

You will work with opportunity leads and project teams throughout the project lifecycle, contributing to HSSE management plans, tools, and documentation while modelling high standards for SHEQ and zero harm.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Health & Safety or a similar qualification from a recognised institution.
• SAMTRAC or equivalent training.
• Registration with SAIOSH or SACPCMP is advantageous.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in health and safety administration and project support.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Health & Safety Lead in managing health, safety, security and environment for the region.
• Plan and facilitate periodic medical examinations and health and safety-related training and maintain associated records.
• Schedule and monitor premises inspections by Health and Safety Representatives, collate findings and monitor actions.
• Assist opportunity pursuit teams with statistics and information relating to the WSP HSSE management system for tender compilation.
• Assist project teams with the compilation of project health and safety management plans and associated tools and documentation.
• Undertake periodic site visits, as required, to provide project teams with on-site support and guidance.
• Assist with maintaining records for the WSP Africa health and safety management system and preparing for and facilitating external audits.
• Assist with monitoring HSSE reporting and compiling monthly statistics

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Time management

Stakeholder management

Education

National Diploma in Health & Safety

SAMTRAC or equivalent training

SAIOSH or SACPCMP registration (advantageous)

Job description

WSP Africa is seeking a Health & Safety Officer to support our Africa business in all aspects of health and safety. The role includes planning, conducting medical examinations, safety training, inspections, and audits, with site visits as required.

You will work with opportunity leads and project teams throughout the project lifecycle, contributing to HSSE management plans, tools, and documentation while modelling high standards for SHEQ and zero harm.