Hse Manager - Murraysburg / Graaff-Reinet (South Africa)

Posted 28 March
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Location(s) : Johannesburg, Northern Cape, ZA
Work experience : Team Leader
Type of position : Full-Time
Job Family : Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

The Health, Safety & Environment department is focused on making the world a better place today and also on protecting it for future generations. We are convinced that the most valuable assets in our company are our people.

We focus our activity on them, at all levels.

We are looking for a Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager, to be part of the team, working together to meet our global targets, working locally, thinking globally and with high responsibility in daily tasks.

In our department, we work as a team. We thrive or we fail together. We evolve and we improve all together. We take care of each one.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure compliance with the OHS Act 85 and Construction Regulations.
2. Maintain and manage the Safety File (risk assessments, method statements, permits).
3. Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
4. Implement and monitor safe work procedures for high-risk activities.
5. Manage legal appointments and ensure qualifications of site personnel.
6. Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions.
7. Develop and implement emergency response plans.
8. Ensure PPE compliance and promote an effective safety culture.
9. Coordinate HSE training and inductions for workers.
10. Conduct up tower inspections.

Qualifications

1. 10+ years of work experience within HSE in a similar role.
2. Master's degree in HSE or similar.
3. High proficiency level of English.
4. Master's degree in Environment will be a clear added value.
5. IRCA Lead auditor in ISO and OHSAS would be an added value.
6. In-depth knowledge of HSE standards and best practices, quality ISO standards, concepts, processes, and procedures.
7. Proficiency in hazard jobsite assessment / analysis / solution, risk assessments, incident investigation, and root cause analysis.
8. Development / implementation of processes and procedures, including comprehensive HSE Plans.
9. Conducting inspections and audits.
10. Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization.
11. Ability to supervise a remote team.
12. Flexibility to travel.
13. Soft skills to coordinate a diverse team.
14. Ability to manage and prioritize tasks, work, and accommodate new demands as they arise.
15. Solid interpersonal, computer, presentation, and collaboration skills.
16. Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
17. Solution-oriented, problem solver.

What We Offer

We offer you a versatile job in a forward-looking and professional team with a rapid pace. We emphasize both developing professional and personal skills and expect you to go the extra mile when this is needed to accomplish results. You will be part of a highly collaborative, skilled, and friendly team.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. Your unique perspective is what will help us power the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialized in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. With more than GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 30,+ employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal : to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce that embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination.

We commit to creating and sustaining an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.