SHEQ Officer

Requisition
7036
-Posted
10/15/2026

- Midrand

- SOUTH AFRICA

- Full-time

Innomotics is an industry-leading supplier of motors and large drive systems. With a trusted legacy of more than 150 years of engineering expertise, our products power all of the world’s most essential industries. Today, we are bringing the #Energy Transition to life with a portfolio that enables our customers to boost energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gases, and minimize the carbon footprints of plants.

We are a team of more than 15,000 dedicated experts, doers, innovators. For us, engineering the future means keeping businesses in motion. As a global player operating with the spirit and speed of a mid-sized champion, the future holds unlimited opportunities for us. If you share our bold mindset to be best-in-class, we want you IN.

A SHEQ Officer (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Officer) is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality management systems. The role ensures compliance with applicable legislation, industry standards, and company policies while promoting a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and workplace safety.

• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver SHEQ training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on SHEQ performance metrics.
• Maintain SHEQ documentation, records, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and support certification processes.
• Implement environmental management initiatives and sustainability programs.
• Monitor quality assurance processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, auditors, and stakeholders.
• Promote a positive safety culture and employee engagement in SHEQ practices.

• National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Management, Quality Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, or equivalent Health and Safety qualification.
• Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification in ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and/or ISO 9001 (advantageous).
• Registration with SACPCMP as a CHSO/CHSM (where applicable).
• Valid driver's license

• 3-5 years' experience in a SHEQ, Health & Safety, Environmental, or Quality role.
• Experience implementing and maintaining SHEQ management systems.
• Proven experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance audits.
• Experience working within ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 frameworks.
• Knowledge of relevant occupational health and safety legislation and environmental regulations.
• Experience in industries such as construction, manufacturing, mining, logistics, engineering, or facilities management is advantageous.
• Proficiency in SHEQ reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.
• Strong knowledge of SHEQ legislation and management systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and training abilities.
• Attention to detail and report-writing skills.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational and planning capabilities.

To ensure the organization operates safely, legally, sustainably, and efficiently while continuously improving health, safety, environmental, and quality performance and minimizing business risk

Innomotics is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.