HSE Specialist

Bayer; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Crop Science division is seeking an HSE Specialist to coordinate health, safety, and environmental efforts at their facility in Gauteng, South Africa. The role involves implementing policies, leading risk assessments, and complying with safety regulations, while engaging with employees and authorities to improve working conditions. A B-Tech in a relevant field and significant experience in a safety management role are essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years of working experience including 5 years as HSE Specialist or Manager in a chemical plant.
• High energy, innovative, able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Implement HSE Policy and maintain ISO standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections.
• Lead HSE training and incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Safety Management

Compliance Monitoring

Training Coordination

Education

B-Tech in Safety Management or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Main Purpose

• Co-ordinating and Leading HSE at both operational and leadership levels and be responsible for provision of a safe and secure working environment for employees, contractors and visitors.
• Site specialist in terms of know how in relation to HSE matters and a key point of contact for the site in relation to both Africa and Europe regions in implementation of key lessons learned and best practices.
• The hazardous waste incinerator always operates within the Atmospheric Emission License (AEL) conditions to keep our License to Operate including liaising with licensing authorities.
  
  

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Implement HSE Policy (Commitment) through maintenance and sustainability of ISO 14001 (EMS) and ISO 45001 (OHSMS).
• Facilitate and Lead Identification of Hazards and Assessments of Risks (Baseline and Task Risk assessments) including unsafe acts and operational conditions throughout the site.
• Ensure that all tasks performed have risk assessments and control measures are implemented and maintained.
• Carry out operational inspections highlighting areas of concerns with regards to safety and recommend corrective measures.
• Drive and Lead Health, Safety and Environment at operational level by being in close to the customer (entire site), through provision of direction, guidance, support and knowhow.
• Co-ordinate, Lead and Facilitate investigation of minor and recordable incidents and execution of corrective actions.
• Participate in HSE internal, certifications, Bayer Global and customer’s audits including government inspections (Department of Labour) and other departments (EMI, DEFF, GDARD) etc.
• Schedule and organize all legally required training, inspections and audits to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Coordinate and Lead contractor management on site by ensuring that all contractors comply with minimum requirements of the Construction Regulations Act.
• All bylaws' permits up to date and limits adhered too including AEL, Effluent, Storage of Dangerous Chemicals, Canteen etc.
• Responsible for improving working conditions by engaging with employees, seeking improvement ideas and solutions for better working conditions, be a challenger of status quo.
• Participate in EMEA HSE Forums, be a key contact person for implementation of lessons learned and measures to prevent high severity incidents.
• Drive and Co-ordinate HSE awareness through training, QHSE bulletins, Safety moments, Safety days, Wellness days etc.
• Oversee operation of the hazardous waste incinerator and ensure its operated safely, within the limits of the AEL and without air pollution complaints and incidents.
  
  

Key Working Relations

Reports to Sustainability Unit Lead

• The entire site in relation to the Health and Safety, Environment Systems.
• Governmental Departments and Authorities
• Regional HSE Experts and Forums
  
  

Qualifications & Competencies

• B-Tech in Safety Management or Chemical Engineering with a chemical background a must.
• Have a minimum of 10 years’ working experience of which 5 years as a HSE Specialist or Manager in a chemical plant.
• Be active, energetic, challenger of status quo, innovative, initiatives taker, self-starter, confident and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Be able to work and handle pressure during audits, incidents and government inspections.
  
  

Application Period: 10 June 2025 - 24 June 2025 847710

Division: Crop Science Location: South Africa : Gauteng : Nigel

Functional Area: Sustainability, Health, Safety, Environment Position Grade: VS 1.1

Employment Type: Regular Work Time: Standard

Contact Us

Address Telephone E-Mail

9 Country Estate Drive, Waterfall City, Johannesburg, 2090.

P O Box 143

Isando, 1600, South Africa

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Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.