HSE Officer

ALPLA Group; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Gauteng is seeking an HSE officer to oversee health, safety, and environmental initiatives. The role involves coordinating HSE programs, conducting safety training, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess SAMTRAC and demonstrate strong leadership and communication abilities. We offer a market-related salary, pension benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Market-Related Salary

Pension Benefit

Medical Aid

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Competency in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs.
• Understanding of ISO 14001 and 45001 requirements.
• Familiarity with OHS Act and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate HSE programs across operational areas.
• Conduct safety and health training for employees.
• Monitor and report on contractor compliance with HSE obligations.
• Evaluate fire risks and recommend fire protection systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Decision-making

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Good command of English

Education

SAMTRAC

Job description

Main Purpose

What you will enjoy doing

The HSE officer will be responsible for daily monitoring, reporting and awareness of health, safety & environment tasks in the plant.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs across all operational areas.
• Roll out and facilitate HSE initiatives, including safety inductions and technical guidance, to enhance awareness and proactively identify and mitigate risks on-site.
• Conduct safety and health training for employees and supervisors to embed a culture that prioritizes HSE, aiming to reduce risks and associated costs.
• Prepare and submit regular reports, updates, and incident data to the Senior HSE Officer and HSE Manager SSA.
• Participate in incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct routine safety inspections to detect unsafe conditions or practices, with follow-up reports and corrective action plans.
• Review and update job-specific risk assessments (routine and non-routine), ensuring effective implementation of control measures.
• Monitor contractor compliance with HSE contractual obligations, including supervision, safety awareness, and documented risk controls.
• Evaluate fire risks across all plant areas, recommending appropriate fire protection systems, manual extinguishers, and firewater networks based on hazard types and coverage needs.
• Ensure ongoing functionality and accessibility of firefighting equipment through routine inspections and maintenance follow-ups.
• Maintain and communicate the plant's emergency response plan, ensuring readiness through regular training and drills for emergency response teams.
  
  

What makes you great

Requirements

• SAMTRAC
• Legislation, Regulation, and Guidelines.
• Good command of English Language.
• Competent in Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills, ability to lead others and train others in a teamwork effort.
• Able to take decisions and act as a role model regarding HSE.
  
  

This Position Should Be Acquainted With

• Safety, health, and environment programs.
• ISO 14001 requirement and audits.
• ISO 45001 requirements and audits.
• Risk management.
• OHS Act
  
  

What you can expect working with us

• Market-Related Salary
• Professional working environment with Global Exposure
• Pension Benefit
• 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.