South Africa: Health, Safety & Environmental Officer – Namibi posted by Employ Africa Group

Health, Safety & Environmental Officer – Namibia

Local Namibians encouraged to apply!

As a result of an awarded major EPCM project in Namibia, our client is seeking a motivated Health, Safety & Environmental Officer to join the on-site project team on a 6:2 roster.

This critical role will help enable the success of the project by providing HSE advice and ensuring compliance with client and company health, safety and environment standards.

About the Role

• Provide HSE advice and expertise to our client.
• Improve HSE performance, culture, and management.
• Conduct and support HSE audits, inspections, investigations, and training/awareness.
• Monitor work practices to ensure adherence to safety and environmental procedures and standards.
• Ensure all HSE processes and activities (JHAs, permits, etc.) comply with relevant HSE legislation and company standards.
• Provide hands-on support to implement HSE improvements, plans, or solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of contemporary HSE practices to recommend and implement effective HSE solutions.
• Conduct routine and ad-hoc analysis and investigations on HSE performance data to identify trends and areas of concern/risk at a Project or Site level. Propose and follow up on recommendations for action.

• About You

• Certificate IV qualification in OHS and/or Environmental or related area is essential; Diploma preferred.
• Applied First Aid Certificate is essential.
• Experience in a similar HSE Lead role preferably in the Resources industry.
• Well-established knowledge of site HSE policies and procedures, and extensive knowledge of HSE legislation and standards.
• The ability to accurately assemble and maintain documentation and quality records, and produce reports using the MS Office Suite.
• Well-developed communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to foster interpersonal relationships across all levels.

Join us and work a better way.