SHEQ Manager (Construction)

Headhunters; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a SHEQ Manager (Construction) in Johannesburg to lead and manage all SHEQ activities. Essential qualifications include a BTech in Safety Management, plus 8 years of related experience. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting audits, and promoting a strong safety culture. This role comes with an awesome career opportunity in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• SACPCMP registration at CHSM level is essential.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in a similar Safety/SHEQ Manager role.
• Demonstrated experience under OHSA & MHSA legislative frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all SHEQ activities nationally for the construction division.
• Ensure legal compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Acts.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance checks.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Education

BTech / Advanced Diploma in Safety Management (NQF-Level 7)

Tools

HSEC

Passport 360

Job description

Our Client, operating in the Water Supply and Sanitation Industry, is seeking to employ a SHEQ Manager (Construction) to their team based in Johannesburg.

SACPCMP registration at CHSM level essential.

Minimum ~8 years’ experience in a similar Safety / SHEQ Manager role in a multi-site construction environment secures!

Awesome career opportunity awaits!

Requirements:

• BTech / Advanced Diploma in Safety Management (NQF-Level 7) (essential).
• Minimum ~8 years’ experience in a similar Safety / SHEQ Manager role in a multi-site construction environment.
• Demonstrated experience under OHSA & MHSA legislative frameworks.
• SACPCMP registration at CHSM level (essential).
• COMSOC levels 1 & 2 (essential).
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation (Occupational Health & Safety Acts, etc.).
• Proven experience managing both electronic and paper-based compliance systems (e.g., HSEC, Passport 360).
• Excellent communication, leadership, administrative skills.
• High attention to detail, ability to perform under pressure.
• Own transport and valid driver’s licence; willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Lead and manage all SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) activities nationally for the construction division in alignment with legal, client, and internal standards.
• Ensure legal compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Acts and related regulations.
• Oversee preparation, implementation and maintenance of safety documentation, including safety files, contractor packs, etc., for assigned sites/projects.
• Coordinate & support Safety Officers working in the construction department.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
• Drive incident investigations and root cause analyses; ensure proper closure and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
• Represent the organisation during external audits and inspections.
• Deliver monthly and ad-hoc SHEQ reporting to senior management.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture; manage risks proactively throughout projects’ life cycle.
• Plan and provide SHEQ resources during tendering and project start-up phases.
• Track non-conformances, near misses, audit findings; maintain a live corrective action register and ensure close-outs.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and authorities regarding SHEQ compliance; represent during reviews/inspections.
• Monitor contractor compliance and performance; verify safety documentation and competencies before site mobilisation.
• Contribute to performance reporting for executive / board dashboards, including leading indicators, risk trends, interventions.
• Facilitate cross-site sharing of best practices and lessons learned to strengthen SHEQ culture across teams.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.