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HSE Manager
Job summary
A leading chemical manufacturing firm in Cape Town is seeking a hands-on HSE Manager to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of HSE experience and a proactive leadership style to drive safety performance and develop a zero-harm culture within the organization.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of HSE experience in chemical manufacturing or a similar industry.
- 5+ years in a leadership or managerial HSE role.
- Valid driver’s license and own transport.
Responsibilities
- Ensure full compliance with OHSA and chemical industry safety standards.
- Lead risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
- Champion a strong safety culture and behavioural safety initiatives.
Skills
Education
Job Title: HSE Manager
Location: Cape Town
Salary: R1,000,000 – R1,200,000 per annum
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Reports to: Site or Operations Manager
We are looking for a hands‑on, experienced HSE Manager to lead and continuously improve all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) systems. This is a senior role in a high‑risk chemical manufacturing environment, where safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship are critical.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, confident, and passionate about promoting a zero‑harm culture, with strong knowledge of South African HSE legislation and chemical process risks. A visible leader on the shop floor, you’ll influence behaviour, ensure legal compliance, and drive safety performance across all levels of the business.
- Ensure full compliance with OHSA and chemical industry safety standards
- Lead risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations
- Oversee emergency response readiness and training
- Drive process safety and manage critical systems like PTW, LOTO, and confined space entry
- Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous substances
- Monitor environmental impact and implement sustainability practices
- Manage regulatory audits and liaise with government bodiesLead HSE training and workforce engagement
- Champion a strong safety culture and behavioural safety initiatives
- Relevant degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or Chemical Engineering
- SAMTRAC, NEBOSH IGC, or similar certification (advantageous)
- 10+ years of HSE experience in chemical manufacturing or a similar industry
- 5+ years in a leadership or managerial HSE role
- In‑depth knowledge of OHSA, MHI, HCS, and process safety
- Strong auditing, investigation, and reporting skills
- Valid driver’s license and own transport
- Visible, confident leader with a strong shop‑floor presence
- Proactive and solutions‑oriented, able to challenge the status quo
- Calm and decisive in high‑pressure situations
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and coaching skills
- Analytical, ethical, and highly safety‑driven
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