Senior Health, Safety & Environmental Officer

We are inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment as Senior Health, Safety & Environmental Officer. The ideal candidate will be skilled in overseeing the Health, Safety & Environmental function at the Company Head Office. This will entail leadership skills ensuring best practice Health & Safety Management through the implementation of innovative systems and processes to ensure a strong culture of proactive and positive HSE Management & Compliance. A key focus area will be zero harm to the Company and its employees.

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Pretoria (On-Site)

Remuneration: Market Related

Closing Date: Monday, 10 August 2026 at noon (12:00

Application Method: LinkedIn

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• National Senior Certificate
• Degree in Safety Management
• Introduction to SAMTRAC
• SAMTRAC
• Intensive knowledge of Hazard Identification and Risk
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years' relevant experience as Senior HSE Officer
• Incident Investigation
• SACPCMP Registration (Construction Health & Safety Officer - Good Standing)
• OHSA & MHSA Knowledge
• ISO 45001 and 14001 Knowledge
• Valid drivers' license and own reliable transport
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent leadership & interpersonal skills

Responsibilities:

• Promote Occupational Health & Safety Programs in the workplace.
• Conduct Risk Assessments and enforce preventative measures.
• Advise and assist the employer in complying with the provisions of the relevant HSE Standards.
• Record and investigate incidents / accidents to determine causes.
• Responsible for full HSE function across the organization.
• Implementing and improving the health & safety plans and programs in the workplace.
• Ensure that Health, Safety and Environmental Policies are implemented and adhered to.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Health & Safety Legislation.
• Develop, implement and monitor regular and sufficient HSE training across the organization.
• Conducting safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Investigate workplace accidents and injuries and refer them to the authorities.
• Reporting on HSE-related activities.
• Ensure that all company employees meet the relevant HSE requirements.
• Provide HSE training where required.
• Conduct VFL’s and PTO’s.
• Conduct WRAC’s and JRA’s.
• Assist the Risk Committee with monitoring the organization’s critical HSE risks.
• Setting organizational Health & Safety direction.
• Facilitate the enforcement of Health & Safety Procedures in terms of training & communication structures.
• Conduct regular HSE Audits to ensure compliance across the organization.
• HSE Report compilation.
• Maintain record of company-wide HSE statistics.
• Work in conjunction with Human Resources to facilitate, investigation and report all injuries on duty.
• Manage and control all site medicals.
• Manage all HSE personnel with the organization.
• Assignment of HSE related work to the HSE personnel within the organization.
• Management & control of company-wide PPE (orders, quotations, purchases, management, stock control, distribution, etc.)
• Maintain company wide HSE training register and manage & control all HSE trainings within the organization.
• Training & development of HSE personnel.
• Drafting, implementation and update of all Legal Registers.

Core Competencies:

• Safety oriented
• Swim safe
• Diligent
• Positive team player
• High ethical standards
• Zero harm attitude
• High attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Natural leader
• Time management abilities
• Work independently
• Solid HSE Regulations knowledge
• Mature with high level of professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish and follow processes

Notes:

In accordance with Dredging Africa’s Employment Equity targets, preference shall be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointment will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce provide and add to diversity.

Vetting shall be conducted (Criminal Record Check, Qualification Check, Drivers License Check).

Psychometric testing shall be conducted.

Dredging Africa reserves the right to not make an appointment to the job as advertised.

Should you not hear from us by 30 October 2026, kindly accept that your application has been unsuccessful.