Project HSE Officer at Teraco

MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Support the Project HSE Manager in all project HSE duties as required.
• Provide site-based HSE support, monitoring and oversight during both Principal Contractor-managed phases and phases where Teraco directly manages multiple contractors.
• Inspect project areas in relation to Teraco requirements and ensure deviations are identified, raised and followed through to close-out.
• Support the Project HSE Manager in ensuring that contractors work in line with Teraco requirements, approved HSE documentation and applicable legal requirements.
• Review contractor HSE files, risk assessments, method statements, procedures, appointments, competencies and other submissions as directed, and provide comments or raise concerns where required.
• Participate in contractor risk management processes, including review of risk assessments, method statements and communication of controls.
• Verify the implementation and compliance of HSE work procedures, plans and controls on site.
• Conduct site inspections, task inspections, planned job observations, field verification walks and follow-up inspections as required.
• Assist with contractor audits and other assurance activities, including monthly audits where applicable.
• Ensure virtual tours are conducted, recorded and tracked to close-out where assigned.
• Monitor high-risk work, contractor performance, site conditions and interface risks, and escalate concerns where required.
• Support incident reporting, information gathering, system capturing, investigations, Root Cause Analysis processes and close-out of actions as directed by the Project HSE Manager.
• Participate as part of the investigation team and lead investigations where assigned and competent to do so.
• Ensure relevant information is captured timeously on Ozone, Rapid and other required systems where assigned.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of all applicable Teraco procedures and project HSE requirements on site.
• Assist with inductions, HSE training, briefings and other awareness activities as required by the Project HSE Manager.
• Attend and support DABS, HSE meetings, contractor meetings, client engagements and other relevant project coordination forums.
• Ensure HSE signs and notices are displayed where required and remain in good order.
• Support good housekeeping standards on site with contractors and project teams.
• Assist in ensuring emergency preparedness arrangements, traffic management plans, crane management plans and other applicable plans are current and communicated where required.
• Assist the Project HSE Manager with updating the Baseline Risk Assessment after incidents or material changes in the site risk profile.
• Provide practical support and mentoring to contractor HSE Officers, HSE Representatives and employees where possible.
• Step in and support the duties of the Project HSE Manager when required, to a reasonable and practical extent.
• Work after hours and weekends where required in line with project requirements and company policy.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12.
• National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or related field will be advantageous.
• SACPCMP registration as a Construction Health and Safety Officer is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HSE as an HSE Officer.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, fit-out or similarly high-risk project environments.
• Experience in inspections, audits, contractor management, incident management and HSE compliance oversight.
• Experience in reviewing HSE files, risk assessments, method statements and contractor procedures will be advantageous.
• Experience in data centre or mission-critical environments will be highly advantageous.
• Computer literacy.
• Good communication and reporting skills, both verbal and written.
• Valid Driver’s Licence, Code 08 minimum.
• Be willing to support other projects or urgent business requirements as directed.