HSSE Officer — Spekboom Restoration Project

NatCarbon Africa; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

NatCarbon Africa seeks a HSSE Officer for the Spekboom Restoration Project in the Eastern and Western Cape. The role focuses on health, safety, environment, and security across field activities, requiring field visits and strong compliance with regulations.

The HSSE Officer reports to the HSSE Manager and collaborates with partners to promote safety and environmental stewardship in a large-scale conservation and carbon project.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• Valid HSSE certification (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA, SAMTRAC) is required.
• Fluency in English; Xhosa/Afrikaans an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a proactive HSSE culture, including buy-in from partners, employees and contractors.
• Assist HSSE manager in designing, developing and reviewing HSSE procedures and systems.
• Monitor site activities and report on non-compliance.
• Report on unsafe acts and working conditions.
• Enforce safety procedures in field.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety awareness training.
• Check and report on equipment and PPE.
• Assist with risk assessments and maintaining the HSSE risk register.
• Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions to completion.
• Conduct regular audits and track results to continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Physical fitness

Communication

Report writing

Under pressure

Entrepreneurial mindset

Integrity

Organized

Education

Diploma in Environmental Science/Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

MS Office

Job description

NatCarbon Africa seeks a HSSE Officer for the Spekboom Restoration Project in the Eastern and Western Cape. The role focuses on health, safety, environment, and security across field activities, requiring field visits and strong compliance with regulations.

The HSSE Officer reports to the HSSE Manager and collaborates with partners to promote safety and environmental stewardship in a large-scale conservation and carbon project.