HSE Officer

Are you detail-oriented, proactive and passionate about workplace safety? Join our Networks team as an HSE Officer in Gqeberha, where you’ll play a key role in strengthening safety awareness, monitoring compliance and ensuring a safe working environment across operations.

The key purpose of this role is to monitor and report on non-compliance with health and safety standards, identify workplace hazards, assist with incident investigations, support injury-on-duty processes and promote a strong safety culture across the business.

What you’ll do:

• Monitor and report non-compliance relating to PPE requirements
• Perform daily workplace inspections to identify hazards and safety risks
• Report safety concerns from shop floor environments to management
• Monitor the safe use of equipment and ensure adherence to safety protocols
• Inspect moving machinery parts and confirm safe stacking, fire escape access and emergency exit compliance
• Assist with incident and accident investigations, identifying root causes
• Support the completion and administration of Injury on Duty (IOD) documentation
• Assist First Aiders with the treatment of IOD cases
• Facilitate safety talks and provide safety training when required
• Attend Health and Safety Committee meetings
• Perform routine safety inspections and internal safety standard checks
• Carry out incidental physical duties related to safety compliance, including signage and notice placement
• Promote improved safety awareness across operational teams

What you’ll need:

• Matric
• Training as a Health and Safety Representative
• First Aid training (advantageous)
• 2-5 years’ experience in a health and safety role
• Experience conducting incident and accident investigations
• Experience performing Health and Safety audits
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSH Act)
• Strong report writing skills
• Intermediate computer skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and professionally in operational environments

What we offer:

• Exposure to a dynamic workplace
• A chance to grow your skills through our internal academy
• A friendly, team-driven environment
• Group Risk Benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Health and Lifestyle Programmes

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