Hse O&M Practitioner - Sutherland And Matjiesfontein

Totalenergies Renewables Southern Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Renewables Southern Africa seeks an HSE O&M Practitioner to support day-to-day HSE and Environmental & Sustainability management across SPV assets in South Africa. The role includes acting as the HSE site focal point, reviewing plans, and ensuring compliance with company rules and regulatory standards.

We expect a National Diploma or equivalent in Safety Management or Environment, 4+ years of HSE experience, strong English communication, and willingness to travel and spend time on

Qualifications

• Prefer National Diploma in Safety Management or environmental qualification; SACPCMP advantageous.
• 4+ years combined HSE experience in renewables or industrial operations HSE management systems.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards relating to HSE in renewable energy projects and sites.
• Proactive, able to meet deadlines and take ownership of tasks.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiar with MS Project.
• Proficient in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and spend time on site; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day implementation of HSE and E&S requirements across SPV assets.
• Act as the HSE site focal point with stakeholders (internal, contractor).
• Review and implement Contractors and Project Company HSE plans in line with Company Rules and local/international standards.
• Ensure documentation such as Method Statements with Risk Analysis, Emergency Response Plans, Traffic Plan, PTW, and Qualifications matrices are in place.
• Ensure HSE equipment compliance (PPE, tools, extinguishers, vehicles, scaffolding, spill kits).
• Promote a proactive HSE environment through training, site audits, and communications.
• Conduct site inspections, operational verifications and compliance monitoring.
• Monitor contractor compliance and follow up on corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations, evidence gathering and action tracking.
• Maintain HSES records, registers, reports and management system documentation.
• Update One Maestro actions and supporting documentation.
• Compile HSES statistics and performance information.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Verbal & written English

Communication skills

Travel willingness

On-site work

HSE knowledge

Education

National Diploma in Safety Management

Environmental qualification

SACPCMP advantageous

Tools

One Maestro

Job description

TotalEnergies gross low-carbon power generation capacity worldwide is currently close to 10 gigawatts. TotalEnergies targets 35 GW of a renewable generation capacity in 2025 and will continue to expand its business to become a leading international player in renewable energies with a target of 100 GW by 2030.

About TotalEnergies Renewables International Middle-East & Africa (TTE-RI MEA):

• Very competitive environment with Tier 1 renewables developers’ competitors;
• Very large Projects – up to 2 GWp.

About TotalEnergies Renewables International (TERSA) :

• TERSA operates in a strong growth and highly competitive environment.
• TERISA maintains a high growth rate, both organic and by acquisitions, on a global geographical scope, often relying on tight schedule complex transactions with high financial, legal and execution stakes.

These stakes require permanent coordination with business entities, the Branch and Company.

To support the implementation, monitoring and verification of Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability (HSES) management across the SPV portfolio, ensuring compliance with legal, shareholder, lender and company requirements while supporting safe and sustainable operations.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day implementation of HSE and Environmental & Sustainability requirements across SPV operational assets.
• Act as the HSE site focal point with stakeholders (internal, contractor).
• Review, draft, and ensure the implementation of the Contractors and the Project Company HSE plans in compliance with the Company Rules, the local legislation, and International Standards.
• Ensure other comprehensive sub documents are drafted and implemented as per the Company Rules such as Method Statement with Risk Analysis, Emergency Response Plan, Traffic Plan, PTW, Matrix of Qualifications etc…
• Ensure the HSE and E&S compliance of equipment such as PPE, electrical tools, fire extinguisher, vehicles, scaffoldings, spill kits etc…
• Promote a proactive and positive HSE environment at site through training, site audits, workshops, and communication.
• Challenge the root cause analysis on technical failures.
• Issue the reporting on HSE Site maters.
• Conduct site inspections, operational verification and compliance monitoring activities.
• Monitor contractor compliance and follow up on corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations, evidence gathering and action tracking.
• Maintain HSES records, registers, reports and management system documentation.
• Verify implementation of environmental controls, permit requirements and sustainability commitments.
• Support audits, inspections and assurance activities.
• Update One Maestro actions, evidence and supporting documentation.
• Compile HSES statistics, inspection reports and performance information.
• Escalate non-conformances, risks and compliance concerns.
• Preferably National Diploma in Safety Management, Environmental or equivalent qualification; SACPCMP would be advantageous
• 4+ years combined HSE experience, preferably in the renewable energy environment or in industrial operations HSE Management Systems
• Working understanding of the relevant regulations and standards relating to HSE in the development of renewable energy projects and operational sites
• Take ownership of meeting deadlines and drive tasks to completion
• Strong initiative and the ability to proactively identify required tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of MS Project
• Proficiency in English and Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and spend time on site
• A valid Driver’s license

HSE O&M Practitioner - Sutherland and Matjiesfontein Afrique du Sud