HSE Manager

TRS Staffing Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an experienced HSE Manager based in Cape Town. The role involves managing HSSE systems and ensuring compliance with industry and safety standards. The successful candidate will work closely with project teams worldwide, fostering a strong safety culture and continuously improving safety processes.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years' experience in HSE Management at a management level.
• Strong knowledge of statutory HSE regulations and ISO 45001/14001 standards.
• Registration with regulatory bodies (SACPCMP, IOSH, SAIOHS).

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve HSSE systems across projects.
• Develop and maintain HSE Management Plans and Emergency Response Plans.
• Monitor and report on HSE performance; ensure compliance.

Skills

Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) Management

Emergency Response Planning

Incident Investigation Processes

Compliance with ISO 45001 / 14001

Training and Auditing

Education

NQF level 7 or higher qualification in safety management (NTSAM, BTECH, NEBOSH IDIP)

Job description

With offices in Australia, Africa, Canada, Peru and the Philippines, our client proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining this global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, they can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Our client is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced HSE Manager to join their dynamic, growing team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the overall project delivery in accordance with Company, Client and industry requirements. This position is based in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementing, maintaining, and improving Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) systems across projects.
• Develop, review, and maintain project-specific Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) Management and Emergency Response Plans, ensuring alignment with client, statutory, ISO 45001/14001 standards, and corporate requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of HSE and security components for tenders and proposals, including assessment of contractor HSE management systems and performance.
• Monitor and report on HSE and security performance across projects; ensure timely escalation of issues and incidents to management, proper investigation, and close-out in line with protocols.
• Oversee training requirements, maintain records, audit project sites globally, and drive improvements based on audits, inspections, and corporate learnings.
• Serve as the focal point for coordinating with consultants and stakeholders on security issues; communicate HSE and security updates clearly across the business.
• Support the Managing Director – Africa Minerals with recruitment, development, and management of HSE personnel, fostering a positive safety culture across all projects.
• Maintain and update HSE procedures, policies, and documentation across the region for the client and its subsidiaries operate in; developing consistent systems via client’s platforms.
• Regular travel to fabricators and projects local and international.

Qualifications & Skills Requirements:

• At least 15 years’ experience in various aspects of HSE Management at a management level in mineral processing and related industries.
• NQF level 7 or higher qualification in safety management (NTSAM, BTECH, NEBOSH IDIP).
• Proven experience in implementing and managing HSE and Security Management Systems aligned with ISO 45001 / 14001 standards.
• Registration with regulatory bodies (SACPCMP, IOSH, SAIOHS.
• Strong knowledge of statutory HSE regulations, emergency response planning, and incident investigation processes.
• Ability to assess contractor HSE performance and contribute to tender and proposal development.
• Demonstrated capability in leading audits, inspections, and training across multi-disciplinary project environments.
• Proven track record of positively impacting on HSE compliance and culture.

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