HSE Coordinator

Bottom Line Training and Consulting; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the safety management sector is seeking an HSE Coordinator in Paarl. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting training, and promoting safe workplace practices. Ideal candidates will have SAMTRAC certification and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Benefits include participation in a pension fund and maternity leave. This is an opportunity to join a passionate team and contribute to workplace safety.

Benefits

Opportunity to join a global company

Challenging role with ownership

Participation in pension fund

Medical Aid benefit

Half pay maternity leave

13th cheque

Qualifications

• SAMTRAC or equivalent training is essential.
• Understanding of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment is required.
• Experience in Incident Investigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental health and safety policies and programs.
• Conduct workplace and equipment inspections.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations.

Skills

SAMTRAC or equivalent

HIRA

Incident Investigation training

Advanced Fire Fighting certification

First Aid Level 2 or 3 certification

Working at Heights certification

Confined Space Entry training

Environmental Management

Knowledge of Legal Liability principles

1–3 years of experience in a similar role

Strong interpersonal skills

Basic understanding of HSSEQ principles

Job description

HSE COORDINATOR

Department: Technical

Start date: 1 Feb 2026

Location: Paarl

PEOPLE AND WORK CULTURE AT DOEHLER

The people and work culture at Doehler have been part of our success story in the past and will continue to drive our performance in the future. Our headquarters are in Germany and we have close to 10 000 employees located in more than 70 countries around the world. Our culture stems from our fundamentals, which defines our values, who we are and what we stand for. This framework enables us to be agile and to deliver out-standing customer solutions. We are passionate about everything to do with the future of nutrition. The blend of expertise, innovation and our cutting-edge technology appeals to the entrepreneurial mindset of our employees. That is why remarkable people join and stay with Doehler.

YOUR ROLE

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating environmental health and safety policies, completing workplace and equipment inspections and implementing workplace safety programs.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring compliance: Ensuring that the company adheres to all relevant safety regulations and legal rules
• Identifying hazards: Identifying potential health, safety, and environmental hazards in the workplace
• Implementing safety measures: Setting up safety equipment, conducting safety tests, and ensuring that emergency exits, first aid kits, and fire extinguishers are functional.
• Conducting safety training: Educating employees on safety protocols and general safety rules.
• Investigating accidents: Investigating accidents, injuries, and near misses.
• Developing emergency response procedures: Developing and leading emergency response procedures to ensure employees are prepared to respond effectively.
• Managing contractors: Overseeing EHS requirements for contractors and vendors working on-site.
• Document control: Ensure safeguarding and maintenance of the legal documentation required for the safety, environmental and health management systems.
• Monitoring exposure: Monitoring exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Reporting: Reporting to relevant governmental organizations.
• Promoting safety: Promoting the use of safer work equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Collaborating: Collaborating with key stakeholders, such as legislators and improve the overall safety of the workplace.

YOUR EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• SAMTRAC or equivalent (Safety Management Training Course), or similar
• HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment)
• Incident Investigation training (basic knowledge or exposure preferred)
• Advanced Fire Fighting certification
• First Aid Level 2 or 3 certification
• Working at Heights certification (basic training or exposure)
• Confined Space Entry training (basic training or exposure)
• Environmental Management (basic understanding or relevant certification)
• Knowledge of Legal Liability principles (basic training or exposure)
• 1–3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of HSSEQ principles and management systems

YOUR BENEFITS

• The opportunity to join a fast-growing global company in the Food and Beverage industry.
• A new and challenging role with the freedom to take ownership and make great things happen.
• Being part of a passionate team, who love and feel proud about what they do.
• Pension fund.
• Medical Aid benefit participation (non-compulsory).
• Half pay maternity leave.
• 13th cheque.