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Health Safety Environment; HSE) Manager
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Durbanville, 7550, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-15
Listing for:
Vestrel
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Durbanville
The Health Safety Environment (HSE) Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining and continuously improving the Company’s Health, Safety and Environment initiatives, programmes, policies and practices. The Employee will ensure compliance with applicable legislation, client requirements, industry best practices and company policies while promoting a pro-active safety culture throughout the group.
Responsibilities:- Manage a team that is spread across multiple global locations. This requires the capability to manage personnel remotely.
- Report to upper management on a consistent basis and have the ability to effectively escape concerns when required.
- Maintain and continually improve the Company's HSE Management System in accordance with applicable legal and industry requirements;
- Assist the Company in obtaining and retaining HSE-related certifications, accreditations and client approvals as required by management;
- Develop, review and maintain HSE procedures, work instructions, policies, risk assessments and record formats;
- Monitor compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and client requirements;
- Conduct internal audits, inspections and compliance reviews to identify improvement opportunities and verify compliance;
- Perform vendor, supplier and subcontractor HSE assessments and audits as required;
- Maintain all HSE records, registers, logs and documentation;
- Prepare and submit HSE reports, statistics and performance metrics to management and clients as required;
- Conduct workplace inspections and safety observations to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented;
- Facilitate risk assessments and other safety evaluations to support operational activities;
- Participate in and lead incident investigations, root cause analyses and corrective action processes;
- Promote incident and injury prevention programmes for the benefit of employees, contractors and visitors;
- Develop, coordinate and deliver HSE awareness programmes, inductions, toolbox talks and training initiatives;
- Ensure employees understand and comply with Company HSE requirements and safe work practices;
- Observe HSE performance throughout the organisation and address unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and non-conformances;
- Work collaboratively with employees and management to promote positive safety culture and behavioural change;
- Survey work areas regularly to ensure a visible HSE presence and provide support to operations;
- Conduct regular HSE meetings and safety committee meetings as required;
- Enforce compliance with regulatory requirements and notify management of any deficiencies or non-compliances;
- Oversee hazardous substances and hazardous waste management activities, ensuring legal compliance regarding storage, handling, labelling, transportation and disposal;
- Assist in emergency preparedness and response planning, including emergency drills and exercises;
- Implement and maintain behavioural-based safety and observation programmes;
- Coordinate emergency simulations involving medical and trauma scenarios to improve organisational preparedness;
- Support the administration and maintenance of client and regulatory compliance programmes;
- Liaise with clients, regulatory authorities and external auditors on HSE-related matters;
- Perform any other work-related duties reasonably assigned by management.
The following are the minimum skills required to perform the function:
- Competant in managing teams using MS Teams
- Ability to use AI to improve personal and the teams productivity
- An advanced knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel
- Excellent level of English, both written and oral
- National Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environment Management or related field
- SAMTRAC, NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification
- ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 Certification
- Minimum ten years' experience in Health, Safety and Environmental Management
- Experience in industrial, manufacturing, oil and gas, marine, engineering or related sectors will be advantageous
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