O&M HSE Officer

Goldwind; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A renewable energy company is seeking an experienced O&M HSE Officer located in De Aar, Northern Cape. The role entails managing Health, Safety, and Environment standards on site during the construction of a wind farm. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Safety or Environmental studies along with over three years of relevant experience. Strong capabilities in risk assessment, training, and compliance management are essential. The position offers a contract employment type with a focus on renewable energy projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing health, safety, and environmental concerns, particularly on construction sites.
• Ability to conduct training, audits, and compliance checks effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant safety legislation and standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OHS Act and safety standards.
• Conduct training and prepare risk-assessment documents.
• Manage daily site inspections and safety performance.
• Prepare emergency plans and conduct incident investigations.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Training and Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or Environmental studies

Job description

O&M HSE Officer – Goldwind

Location: De Aar town in northern Cape; responsibilities include managing Health, Safety & Environment on site during construction of Goldwind Wind Farm near Bedford in Eastern Cape.

Job Responsibilities

• Discharge duties as the CR8 on the Wind Farm.
• Ensure legal compliance with OHS Act and MHS Act, ISO health and safety standards, customer requirements, and other applicable legislation.
• Conduct all internal training for employees (induction, HIRA, correct use of PPE, etc.; assist in compiling risk-assessment documents).
• Manage Safety Representatives, chair monthly safety meetings with safety reps and contractors, prepare minutes of meetings, and manage safety performance of subcontractors.
• Ensure that no sub-contractor is permitted to work on site without being in possession of a safety file.
• Ensure that all appointments are done as per the site SHE organogram and responsibilities are communicated to the appointee.
• Prepare the site emergency evacuation plan and provide supervisors and contractors with a copy.
• Maintain safety and environmental‑related records, registers, and checklists, and keep them updated.
• Conduct accident/incident investigations and reporting.
• Conduct regular site internal audits at all levels.
• Undertake daily site inspections and liaise with the ECO to monitor, audit and verify that all works comply with environmental legislation and EMPr compliance.
• Prepare daily monitoring reports reflecting the EMPr compliance status, findings, issues and recommended actions, and submit them to the ECO weekly.
• Compile detailed incident reports (including spills of bitumen, fuels, chemicals, or other materials) and keep a complaint register, indicating how issues were addressed, rehabilitation measures taken and preventative measures implemented.
• Responsible for implementation of HSE management and risk identification, preparation of HSE protection measures, and supervision of HSE training for employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above (major in Safety, Environmental, etc.).
• More than 3 years of experience in HSE at construction or renewable energy sites.
• Professional certificate: CHSO registration.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Contract

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing