Senior Chemical Safety Engineer — Lead Risk & Compliance

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement planning assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks a Senior Chemical Safety Engineer to lead safety across operations. You will develop and enforce robust safety programs, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with regulations. The role requires expertise in chemical hazards, safety engineering, and proactive risk management.

The successful candidate will drive risk mitigation, deliver training, maintain records, and collaborate with management on safety improvements for a secure plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of chemical safety engineering experience in the chemical industry.
• Knowledge of chemical hazards, toxicology and industrial hygiene.
• Experience with PHAs, HAZOPs and LOPAs.
• Familiarity with OSHA and COMAH regulations.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and investigative skills.
• Excellent communication and training capabilities.
• CSP or CIH certifications desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Eligible to work in Polokwane, Limpopo.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the chemical safety management system.
• Conduct PHAs/HAZOPs/LOPA risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes and implement actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training for all levels.
• Ensure compliance with local, national and international safety regs.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of facilities and operations.
• Advise management and propose safety improvements.
• Develop and manage emergency response plans.
• Maintain safety records and documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Investigation skills

Communication skills

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

PHAs/HAZOPs

LOPA

OSHA/COMAH knowledge

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks a Senior Chemical Safety Engineer to lead safety across operations. You will develop and enforce robust safety programs, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with regulations. The role requires expertise in chemical hazards, safety engineering, and proactive risk management.

The successful candidate will drive risk mitigation, deliver training, maintain records, and collaborate with management on safety improvements for a secure plant environment.