HSE Officer

MAIN PURPOSE:

The HSE officer will be responsible for daily monitoring, reporting and awareness of health, safety & environment  tasks in the plant.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer and coordinate Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs across all operational areas.

• Roll out and facilitate HSE initiatives, including safety inductions and technical guidance, to enhance awareness and proactively identify and mitigate risks on-site.

• Conduct safety and health training for employees and supervisors to embed a culture that prioritizes HSE, aiming to reduce risks and associated costs.

• Prepare and submit regular reports, updates, and incident data to the Senior HSE Officer and HSE Manager SSA.

• Participate in incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Conduct routine safety inspections to detect unsafe conditions or practices, with follow-up reports and corrective action plans.

• Review and update job-specific risk assessments (routine and non-routine), ensuring effective implementation of control measures.

• Monitor contractor compliance with HSE contractual obligations, including supervision, safety awareness, and documented risk controls.

• Evaluate fire risks across all plant areas, recommending appropriate fire protection systems, manual extinguishers, and firewater networks based on hazard types and coverage needs.

• Ensure ongoing functionality and accessibility of firefighting equipment through routine inspections and maintenance follow-ups.

• Maintain and communicate the plant's emergency response plan, ensuring readiness through regular training and drills for emergency response teams.

REQUIREMENTS:

• SAMTRAC
• Legislation, Regulation, and Guidelines.
• Good command of English Language.
• Competent in Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills, ability to lead others and train others in a teamwork effort.
• Able to take decisions and act as a role model regarding HSE.

THIS POSITION SHOULD BE ACQUAINTED WITH:

• Safety, health, and environment programs.
• ISO 14001 requirement and audits.
• ISO 45001 requirements and audits.
• Risk management.
• OHS Act