Health, Safety and Environmental(HSE)Manager at Empact Group

Purpose of the role:

• The HSE Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and coordinating Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and compliance programmes across multiple Facilities Management projects and sites.
• The role is accountable for ensuring compliance with all applicable health, safety and environmental legislation and company standards, promoting a proactive safety culture, identifying and mitigating workplace risks, and providing employees and contractors with the necessary training, guidance, and support to maintain a safe working environment.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Essential Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma
• SAMTRAC or COMSOC 2
• ISO 45001 Certification
• Internal Auditing qualification
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) training
• Training in applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant HSE management experience within facilities management, construction, engineering, or a related environment.
• Proven experience implementing and maintaining Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Practical experience managing HSE compliance across multiple sites, workshops, projects, and operational environments.
• Experience working with contractors and subcontractors and monitoring compliance against HSE requirements.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective action programmes.

Technical Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Working knowledge of NOSA CMB 253 systems.
• Strong working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations.
• Sound understanding of ISO 45001 and occupational health and safety management systems.
• Strong report-writing, analytical, recordkeeping, and administrative skills.

Key Performance Areas

Health, Safety & Environmental Management

• Develop, implement, maintain, and monitor the Site SHE Plan.
• Identify workplace hazards and conduct comprehensive risk assessments.
• Develop, implement, review, and maintain Safe Work Procedures.
• Conduct task and hazard analyses and ensure identified corrective actions are implemented and monitored.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and applicable environmental requirements.
• Develop and maintain Fall Protection Plans where applicable.
• Ensure areas affected by construction and project activities are appropriately restored and left in a safe condition.
• Identify environmental, health, and safety risks and provide appropriate mitigation recommendations to the Project Manager.
• Promote continual improvement of the organisation’s Health, Safety and Environmental Management System.

Compliance & Legal Requirements

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, and other relevant legislation.
• Monitor and enforce contractor and subcontractor compliance with company HSE specifications and legal requirements.
• Identify, record, monitor, and close out non-conformances within agreed timeframes.
• Ensure Permit-to-Work systems are implemented and effectively managed where required.
• Ensure appropriate Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures are implemented and that relevant personnel are trained and competent.
• Monitor compliance with company HSE policies, procedures, standards, and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Keep abreast of changes to applicable legislation and ensure relevant requirements are communicated and implemented.

Incident Management

• Ensure all incidents, accidents, dangerous occurrences, and near misses are reported, investigated, documented, and appropriately closed out.
• Lead or facilitate incident investigations and ensure root causes are identified.
• Ensure corrective and preventative actions are developed, implemented, and monitored for effectiveness.

Maintain accurate HSE performance statistics, including:

• Injuries and occupational incidents
• Lost Time Incidents (LTIs)
• Near misses
• Man-hours worked
• Risk assessments completed
• Safety inspections and audits
• Corrective action close-out
• Overall HSE performance indicators
• Identify trends and provide recommendations to management to prevent recurrence.

Audits, Inspections & Reporting

• Conduct monthly internal HSE audits and inspections.
• Coordinate and monitor HSE compliance audits across approximately 38 subcontractors.
• Ensure Health and Safety Representatives conduct monthly workplace inspections.
• Monitor findings and ensure corrective actions arising from audits and inspections are implemented and closed out.
• Prepare and submit accurate monthly Health, Safety and Environmental reports to the Project Manager.
• Establish and maintain effective HSE reporting systems to communicate performance, risks, trends, and compliance status.
• Provide management with regular updates and recommendations on significant HSE risks and areas requiring intervention.

Training & Safety Culture

• Identify HSE training needs and coordinate the delivery of appropriate training programmes.
• Conduct employee, contractor, and visitor HSE inductions as required.
• Maintain accurate induction, training, competency, and employee medical records.
• Facilitate regular Health and Safety meetings and ensure accurate minutes and action registers are maintained.
• Promote employee participation and accountability in HSE initiatives.
• Drive a proactive safety culture focused on hazard prevention, risk awareness, and continuous improvement.
• Provide employees and contractors with ongoing HSE guidance, coaching, and support.

Document Control & Administration

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HSE records, registers, and documentation.
• Ensure inspection and audit records are completed, controlled, and maintained in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
• Maintain Risk Assessments, Hazardous Task Analyses, Safe Work Procedures, Permit-to-Work documentation, and related HSE records.
• Ensure Health and Safety Committee minutes and relevant HSE communications are distributed to management and employees.
• Maintain appropriate document control systems to ensure HSE information remains accessible, current, and auditable.

Operational HSE Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment, machinery, and installations are regularly inspected, maintained, and operated safely.
• Monitor compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and ensure employees and contractors use the appropriate PPE.
• Exercise the authority to stop unsafe work where an immediate or unacceptable health and safety risk exists.
• Promote and maintain high housekeeping standards across all sites and workshops.
• Identify fire hazards and ensure appropriate preventative and control measures are implemented.
• Develop, implement, and maintain emergency preparedness and response procedures.
• Participate in emergency drills and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into emergency response planning.
• Ensure employees are informed of their duties and responsibilities in terms of Sections 14 and 37 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Provide guidance to management and operational teams on HSE risks, controls, and legislative requirements.

Key Success Measures

• Consistent compliance with applicable HSE legislation and company standards.
• Reduction in workplace incidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions.
• Effective close-out of audit findings, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• High levels of contractor and subcontractor HSE compliance.
• Accurate and timely HSE reporting and recordkeeping.
• Effective employee and contractor HSE training and induction.
• Continuous improvement in overall HSE performance and safety culture.

Closing Date 20 August 2026