We are seeking a highly experienced, detail-oriented, and professional HSE Auditor & Consultant to conduct independent Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) audits, provide specialist consulting services, and support the development and optimization of integrated HSE Management Systems across General Industry and Construction environments throughout South Africa.
Closing date: 26 October 2026
Purpose
We are seeking a highly experienced, detail-oriented, and professional HSE Auditor & Consultant to conduct independent Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) audits, provide specialist consulting services, and support the development and optimization of integrated HSE Management Systems across General Industry and Construction environments throughout South Africa.
Responsibilities
HSE Compliance Auditing
- Conduct comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environmental audits across general industry and construction environments.
- Evaluate compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act), Construction Regulations, National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), and other applicable legislation.
- Assess compliance against NOSA 5-Star requirements and internationally recognized management system standards.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of site HSE Management Systems and related controls.
- Identify non-conformances, areas for improvement, and compliance risks.
- Compile detailed audit reports and monitor implementation of corrective actions.
HSE Management System Development
- Design, develop, implement, and improve integrated HSE Management Systems.
- Develop policies, standards, procedures, and operational frameworks aligned with client requirements.
- Support organizations in achieving compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
- Assist clients with HSE governance frameworks and compliance strategies.
- Develop site-specific management systems and operational controls.
- Promote best practices and continuous improvement across client operations.
Risk Assessment and Risk Management
- Facilitate and conduct Baseline, Issue-Based, and Continuous Risk Assessments.
- Identify safety, health, environmental, and operational hazards.
- Develop practical risk mitigation strategies and control measures.
- Evaluate effectiveness of existing risk controls and recommend improvements.
- Facilitate risk assessment workshops and stakeholder engagements.
- Assist clients in implementing proactive risk management programmes.
Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
- Lead investigations into HSE incidents, near misses, environmental events, and significant operational incidents.
- Apply recognized investigation methodologies including ICAM, BowTie, TapRooT, or similar systems.
- Identify root causes, contributing factors, and system failures.
- Develop corrective and preventative action plans.
- Compile investigation reports and present findings to stakeholders.
- Support implementation and verification of corrective actions.
HSE Advisory and Consulting Services
- Provide specialist HSE consulting services to clients across multiple industries.
- Advise management teams on compliance obligations and best practice solutions.
- Support implementation of legislative and operational requirements.
- Review and optimize existing management systems and operational controls.
- Provide practical guidance aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Act as a trusted advisor on Health, Safety, Environmental, and risk management matters.
Stakeholder Engagement and Client Management
- Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Present audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to management teams.
- Facilitate awareness sessions and HSE improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with client personnel to support sustainable improvements.
- Support organizational change initiatives relating to safety culture and compliance.
- Maintain high levels of professionalism and client service excellence.
Reporting and Governance
- Compile audit reports, risk assessment reports, and consulting reports.
- Prepare management summaries and compliance updates.
- Maintain accurate records of audits, inspections, investigations, and client engagements.
- Present findings to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to strategic HSE improvement initiatives.
- Ensure documentation is maintained according to governance requirements and company standards.