HSSE Officer

Totalenergies; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks an HSSE Officer in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, to ensure compliance with safety regulations, conduct audits, and manage HSE initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a National Diploma in Safety Management and relevant experience in safety jobs. Strong analytical and training skills are necessary for success in this role.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Safety Management / Occupational Health & Hygiene Management or engineering qualification.
• Successful completion of courses related to HSE management systems.
• Experience in security/safety jobs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with HSE regulations and requirements.
• Provide updates and analysis of KPI data.
• Conduct audits and investigations of incidents.
• Train and advise personnel on HSE initiatives.

Skills

Safety Management

Occupational Health

HSE Management Systems

Data Analysis

Safety Training

Education

National Diploma in Safety Management

Engineering Qualification

Job description

Job title: HSSE Officer

Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline: November 29, 2025

Responsibilities

• To monitor findings from all legislatively required licenses, permits, surveys and reports—auditable, valid and compliant. Attend to all preparatory work for the LMP HSE Audits—ISO 14001, 45001, IMS, ONE MAESTRO, MAESTRO Log, SMT, Construction Compliance Audits, Legal Compliance Audits, RSR, SRM+.
• Provide comprehensive updates & statistical analysis (trends) of the KPI data for the area of responsibility, including driving of action plan management for RAMSES o INTELEX, COMPLYWORKS o IZI Safety.
• Ensure all events and non‑conformance’s are investigated and reported as required by Group and Local Legislation, advise on corrective and preventive actions and evaluate the effectiveness of implementation.
• Ensure all events are investigated and that recommendations are closed out effectively.
• Recommend suspension of operational activities when justified, in consultation with Line Manager & Business.
• Roll out HSE related initiatives as initiated by the HSE & EL Division, Logistics, Transport, and Integrity & Engineering Technical Teams.
• Monitor the implementation of the Integrity Management Approach, participate in testing of safety‑critical barriers and provide feedback on progress.
• Conduct self‑evaluation system audits in line with ONE MAESTRO & MAESTRO LOG requirements; follow up on all audit findings.
• Attend monthly HSE meetings and all HSE management review meetings; conduct quarterly system evaluations.
• Ensure distribution centre inspections (one emergency drill per month) and task analysis (HIRA).
• Perform engineering‑HSE contractor performance management.
• Provide HSE contractor performance feedback on implementation of projects; monitor contractor improvement plans for orange contractors as per ICC audits HSE project management.
• Develop prevention plans per project and annual prevention plan per maintenance contractor; hold one project progress meeting per month.
• Attend at a minimum of one ICC audit per quarter.
• Provide functional HSE support to the HSEQ specialist and the specialities division; advise and train.
• Manage continuous improvement of the Total South Africa HSEQ management systems and facilitate the safety culture within the organisation.
• Provide training and guidance to site principle champions; train LMP staff on HSE initiatives established for the LMP.
• Ensure monitoring of critical barrier programme and participate in testing of critical barriers.
• Ensure procedures align with the risk management philosophy of the TRA and participate in developing downgraded situations.
• Carry out any other lawful and reasonable instruction by the HSE specialist: Logistics and Specialties; Security.
• Oversee and manage the security management system at specialties and logistics sites.

Technological Risk

• Ensure monitoring of the critical barrier programme and participation in the testing of critical barriers.
• Ensure procedures align with the risk management philosophy of the TRA and participation in developing downgraded situations.

Candidate Profile

• National Diploma in Safety Management / Occupational Health & Hygiene Management or engineering qualification; knowledge of Integrity Management is an advantage.
• Successful completion of courses related to HSE management systems and practices, and HSEQ legislation applicable to requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of company policies and procedures; knowledge and understanding of HSE legislation and applicable charters.
• English is the working language.
• Valid code 08 driver’s licence.
• Experience in security/safety jobs.