Health & Safety Practitioner

Applicable Limited; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer to drive sustainability and operational excellence. The role involves implementing policies, conducting surveys, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure a safe work environment while maintaining compliance with relevant laws and standards. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree, certifications, and several years of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ industry experience in Construction or IT required.
• 3 years’ experience in developing ISO 45001 & 14001 or 9001 Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EHS surveys and risk assessments to identify hazards.
• Investigate incidents and provide root cause analysis.
• Advise on compliance with health and safety laws.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Recognized Health, Safety, and Environmental certification(s)

SACPCMP Registration (preferred)

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

Are you passionate about creating healthier, safer workplaces and protecting the environment? We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer to help drive our commitment to operational excellence and sustainability.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

As a developing subject matter expert, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of our ISO Integrated Management System (IMS) and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies, ensuring a compliant and risk-resilient work environment. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting EHS surveys and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions
• Investigating incidents and providing root cause analysis aligned with our HSE Management System
• Advising on compliance with environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders—including vendors, clients, and authorities—to uphold best practices
• Facilitating employee safety training programs and equipment demonstrations
• Coordinating HSE committee activities and emergency preparedness plans
• Championing corrective actions and acting as incident/fire marshal when required

What You’ll Bring:

We're looking for someone who combines technical acumen with excellent interpersonal skills. To succeed, you’ll need:

• Solid knowledge of workplace EHS laws and regulations
• Proven experience developing ISO 45001, ISO 14001, or ISO 9001 management systems
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, and conflict-resolution abilities
• Attention to detail and confidence working with multidisciplinary stakeholders
• Strong planning, organizational, and analytical thinking

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• Recognized Health, Safety, and Environmental certification(s)
• SACPCMP Registration (preferred)
• Minimum 5 years’ industry experience (Construction or Information Technology)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in developing and implementing ISO 45001 & 14001 or 9001 Management Systems.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.