Safety Officer/ Advisor

Envision Energy; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Envision Energy is seeking a Safety Officer/Advisor to support its EHS Department across office and site environments. The role involves conducting monthly internal compliance audits, updating site-specific documents, and ensuring full adherence to client, local regulatory, and internal Health and Safety standards.

Requirements include NEBOSH or equivalent certification, SACPCMP registration, 3–7 years field experience, First Aid, incident investigation, risk assessment, valid driver’s license,

Qualifications

• NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety certification is required.
• 3–7 years in the field (minimum 3 years).
• SACPCMP registration is required.
• First Aid, incident investigation, legal liability and risk assessment experience, and a valid driver’s license.
• ISO implementation knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly internal audits on site.
• Conduct ad hoc site compliance visits.
• Provide incident support for sites.
• Update site-specific EHS documents as required.
• Willingness and ability to travel (e.g., Upington/Kathu BESS support).

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety auditing

OHSA knowledge

Safety training

Contractor management

Safety leadership

Change management

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent certification

SACPCMP registration

ISO 45001 knowledge

Job description

We are looking for a Safety Officer / Advisor to provide support for our EHS Department across both office and site environments. This role involves conducting internal monthly compliance audits, creating site-specific documents, and ensuring full compliance with client requirements, local regulations, and internal Health and Safety standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• NEBOSH or similar Health and Safety Training
• 3 - 7 years in the field (Minimum 3 years industry experience)
• SACPCMP registered
• First Aid, Incident investigation, Legal Liability, Risk Assessment, valid driver's license
• ISO implementation (advantage)

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Technical / Functional Competencies: Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act ("OHSA") and applicable regulations, Hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA), Incident and accident investigation techniques, Safety auditing and inspection skills, Emergency preparedness and response planning, Contractor and permit-to-work management, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) management systems, PPE selection, use, and compliance monitoring, Legal compliance monitoring and reporting, Safety training, induction, and awareness facilitation, Occupational hygiene and hazardous substances management, Safety data analysis, reporting, and record keeping, Knowledge of ISO 45001 and other relevant standards, and Construction, electrical, lifting equipment, and machinery safety management.
• Leadership / Management Competencies: Safety leadership and influence, Planning and organizing safety activities, Decision-making and problem-solving, Project and contractor coordination, Team leadership and supervision, Performance monitoring and reporting, Stakeholder engagement and relationship management, Conflict resolution and negotiation, Coaching and mentoring employees on safety practices, and Change management and continuous improvement.
• Behavioural Competencies: Strong attention to detail, Proactive approach to hazard identification, Accountability and ownership, Effective communication skills, Analytical and critical thinking, Assertiveness when addressing unsafe acts or conditions, Adaptability and resilience, Ability to work under pressure, Observation and investigative skills, Professionalism and confidentiality, Collaboration and teamwork, and Customer and employee-focused mindset.
• Envision Values / Behaviours Required: Commitment to Zero Harm and safety excellence, Integrity and ethical conduct, Respect for people and diversity, Honesty and transparency, Responsibility and accountability, Compliance-driven mindset, Continuous learning and improvement, Courage to stop unsafe work, Reliability and dependability, Fairness and consistency in applying safety standards, Commitment to organizational values and safety culture, and Leading by example and demonstrating safe behaviours at all times.

DUTIES BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Monthly Internal audits on site
• Sites compliance with ad hoc site visits
• Incident support for site
• Site specific document updates
• Ability to travel (1 x Upington/Kathu BESS Support)