HSE Manager Southern Africa

ALPLA Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An international manufacturing company is looking for a manager for its Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System in Johannesburg. The role involves overseeing safety initiatives, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies. Candidates must possess a degree in Occupational Health, Safety, or Environmental Management, along with significant experience in managing HSE systems in industrial environments. A market-related salary, medical aid, and robust professional development support will be provided.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing HSE systems in industrial settings.
• Strong understanding of ISO 14001 and health and safety legislation.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage the HSE Management System across production and recycling plants.
• Conduct inspections, accident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Establish safety requirements for contractors and monitor compliance.

Skills

Hazard Identification

Risk Mitigation

Safety Management

Education

Degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Management

Job description

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : August 21, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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What you will enjoy doing

• The job holder will be responsible for managing the Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System across ALPLA's production and recycling plants within the Southern Africa cluster. This includes hazard identification, risk mitigation, and the prevention of incidents through monitoring key indicators such as LTIs, total recordable case rates, and near misses. The job holder will also take ownership of fleet control (acting as proxy for ALPLA), security management, and detailed audit compliance across SOAF, ensuring all systems and practices align with internal policies and legal obligations.

What makes you great

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Occupational Health and Safety

• Develop the annual strategic plan and budget for the HSE Management System.
• Advise and support all organizational levels on HSE programs; promote compliance and safety awareness.
• Create and maintain programs and training that identify and manage physical, chemical, biological, mechanical, electrical, and ergonomic risks.
• Conduct and update hazard and risk assessments; revise internal policies accordingly.
• Recommend disciplinary actions for repeated health and safety rule violations.
• Promote HSE awareness through visual communication, emergency contacts, and visible postings.
• Perform regular inspections, accident / incident investigations, and root cause analyses; ensure corrective actions are implemented and monitored.
• Maintain a database of incidents and near misses; analyse trends and communicate lessons learned.
• Establish HSE requirements for contractors; monitor compliance and enforce accountability.
• Ensure safety elements are detailed in all contractor agreements and project risk assessments.
• Evaluate environmental aspects and impacts using appropriate measurements and implement environmental improvement programs.
• Monitor waste, emissions, and hazards in line with legislation; implement corrective actions as required.
• Maintain ISO 14001 compliance and ensure the environmental management system remains effective.
• Conduct fire risk assessments; implement and maintain effective fire protection and suppression systems.
• Conduct monthly inspections of firefighting equipment to ensure readiness and accessibility.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and ensure team training and preparedness.

Fleet, Security & Audit

• Manage company vehicle administration, maintenance, and policy compliance.
• Act as fleet control proxy for ALPLA and oversee security protocols.

What you can expect working with us

• Market-Related Salary
• Professional working environment with Global Exposure
• Medical Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support.
• We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Your individual performance will be remunerated, and your development will be supported by us.