Senior SHEQ Coordinator

Network Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SHEQ professional to drive compliance and sustainable practices across operations in South Africa. You will lead risk assessments, conduct HIRA processes, investigate incidents, and ensure regulatory alignment while promoting a proactive safety culture.

The role requires experience in environmental acts, SAMTRAC, and strong English communication; proficiency with Google Workspace and SaaS tools like DocuSign and Lucidchart is preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant SHEQ-related tertiary qualification required.
• SAMTRAC certification highly desirable.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in a SHEQ environment required.
• Proven incident and root-cause investigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive SHEQ compliance and best practices across operations.
• Conduct risk assessments and lead HIRA processes.
• Investigate incidents and accidents and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor environmental legislation compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Support development and continuous improvement of SHEQ management systems.
• Promote proactive safety culture throughout the organisation.
• Ensure accurate SHEQ reporting, documentation and record management.

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

SHEQ-related tertiary qualification

SAMTRAC certification

Tools

Google Workspace

DocuSign

Lucidchart

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Drive SHEQ compliance and best practices across operations Conduct risk assessments and lead HIRA processes Investigate incidents and accidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions Monitor compliance with environmental legislation and regulatory requirements Support the development and continuous improvement of SHEQ management systems Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organisation Ensure accurate SHEQ reporting, documentation, and record management Engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders across all levels Support environmental risk management and sustainability initiatives

Minimum Requirements

Relevant SHEQ-related tertiary qualification SAMTRAC certification HIRA experience 3 to 5 years' experience within a SHEQ environment Proven experience conducting incident and accident investigations Strong understanding of Environmental Acts, Regulations, and their practical application Knowledge of environmental legislation and its impact on organisational risk management Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Proficiency in Google Workspace applications Experience working with cloud-based and SaaS platforms such as DocuSign, Lucidchart, and similar systems Waste management industry experience will be advantageous

The Person We're Looking For

You don't view compliance as a box-ticking exercise.
You understand the difference between meeting minimum standards and creating a culture where safety, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence form part of everyday decision-making.
You're analytical enough to investigate root causes, confident enough to challenge unsafe practices, and influential enough to drive meaningful change.
Most importantly, you recognise that every incident prevented, every risk mitigated, and every process improved contributes to a safer and more sustainable future.