Qualifications
Post Graduate Degree (NQF 8) in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering with SHE specialisation, or related field, or related field.
Experience
10+ years in SHE management, with 5 years in a middle management capacity.
Proven track record in developing and implementing enterprise-wide SHE strategies, policies, and management systems, including ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management).
Hands-on experience in operational SHE leadership, including incident prevention, investigations, corrective actions, audits, and compliance monitoring across multiple sites.
Demonstrated expertise in waste management and environmental impact mitigation, including hazardous, non-hazardous, chemical, and e-waste management at enterprise scale.
Experience in crisis management, emergency preparedness, and business continuity integration, ensuring operational resilience and regulatory compliance during incidents.
Proven ability to design and lead SHE training, culture, and awareness programs across diverse teams and contractor networks.
Experience engaging with regulatory authorities, statutory bodies, and external auditors, ensuring compliance and alignment with national and international standards.
KNOWLEDGE & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
In-depth knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental management principles, including ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and relevant national legislation (e.g., Occupational Health & Safety Act, environmental regulations).
Ability to develop, implement, and monitor enterprise-wide SHE strategies, sustainability initiatives, and waste management programs across multi-site operations.
Practical understanding of hazardous, non-hazardous, chemical, and e-waste handling, disposal, reduction, and recycling practices tailored to diverse operational contexts.
Proficiency in risk assessment, hazard identification, incident investigation, audit management, and regulatory compliance monitoring.
Knowledge of emergency preparedness, disaster recovery, and integration of SHE processes with business continuity and risk management frameworks.
Skilled in overseeing multi-site operations, coordinating SHE programs, and implementing initiatives with measurable business impact.