HSE Manager

Lycopodium; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lycopodium recrute un HSE Manager à Cape Town. Ce rôle exige 15 ans d'expérience en gestion HSE dans l'industrie minière, avec des responsabilités sur les systèmes HSE, la conformité réglementaire et la culture de sécurité. Nous offrons des opportunités d'évolution professionnelle et un environnement de travail flexible, faisant de nous un employeur de choix.

Benefits

Développement des compétences techniques

Aménagements de travail flexibles

Projets à grande échelle

Qualifications

• 15 ans d'expérience au niveau de la direction en gestion HSE.
• Expérience dans la mise en œuvre de systèmes HSE alignés sur ISO 45001/14001.

Responsibilities

• Implémentation et amélioration des systèmes HSE sur les projets.
• Préparation et supervision des performances HSE et sécurité.

Skills

Gestion de la sécurité

Connaissance des réglementations HSE

Planification de la réponse aux urgences

Education

NQF niveau 7 ou supérieur en gestion de la sécurité

Job description

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

Lycopodium is currently recruiting for a HSE Manager to join our growing team Cape Town

Reporting to the Managing Director, the HSE Manager is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and improving Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) systems across projects. The role supports tender preparation, oversees incident management and reporting, audits project performance, and ensures compliance with statutory, client, and corporate requirements. Working closely with project teams and stakeholders, the HSE Manager promotes a strong safety culture and ensures consistent application of HSSE standards and procedures across all Lycopodium operations.

The tasks you'll perform

• 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 Lycopodium Africa Holding and its subsidiaries operate in; developing consistent systems via platforms like Lyconnect.
• Regular travel to fabricators and projects local and international.

The expertise you'll bring

• 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.

The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different, and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we:

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.

We encourage and value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability and ethnicity.

Our commitment to equal opportunity is embodied in our values of Respect, Integrity & Diligence. They are inherent in who we are, as individuals, and collectively as a Company.

As part of our commitment to providing the best possible care and service to you the candidate, we commit to respond to every applicant.

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