1.  POSITION DETAILS:

Position Title:

SHEQ Officer

Reports to:

SHEQ Manager

Department

SHEQ

Location

Peakers Operations Support Office - Umhlanga

CLOSING DATE

04 September 2025

2.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the implementation of the safety, health, environment and quality programme for Peakers Operations.
• Understands and adheres to all SHEQ Guidelines and Procedures. Strives to maintain an injury-free environment;
• Assist with interpretation of OHS Act, NEMA and related legislation.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards.
• Review and update relevant safety and hygiene procedures, critical task procedures and management directives.
• Review hazardous chemical information and personnel safety and recommend amendments.
• Investigate and report the root causes of accidents and incidents and where appropriate identify and instigate any corrective actions or control measures.
• Delivers Departmental Safety, Visitors and Contractor inductions and maintains records;
• Implement and maintain contractor management protocols in the GR02
• Interpret and apply all group rules and standards to Peakers Operations.
• Distributes HSE bulletins and updates HSE communication boards;
• Implement safety awareness campaigns.
• Assists with organizing safety meetings, toolbox talks, Worker Representative Teams and Departmental Committees;
• Regularly checks SHEQ Systems through regular inspections and audits.
• Understands and masters the Emergency Response Procedures and setting up of crisis management teams.
• Conducts prevention inspections on a regular basis and ensure records maintained of same.
• Assists management with the implementation of new or existing SHEQ-related legislation, rules and Company standards including Engie standards.
• Verify that all SHEQ incidents are investigated within stipulated periods.
• Action weekly and monthly reporting, enter information into the Company Management Information System;
• Coordinates environmental performance for plant as per environmental impact assessment;
• Assists with maintaining ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 certifications.
• Review and advise on implementation of Environmental Management Program (EMPr) for the entity and key procedures in line with EMPr and ISO 14001:2015 requirements.
• Environmental audits in line with ISO 14001:2015 requirements.
• Manages and maintains all licence and regulatory requirements for Peakers Operations.
• Maintains the Engie One Safety Culture and One Safety Tool training and reporting

3.  HEALTH & SAFETY:

• The Job Holder will work in a controlled hazardous environment.

Work Levels and Conditions and Risks:

• Work Level 4: the tasks that he/she performs as part of their daily work activities represent a risk of medium kind and with temporary consequences like blows, falls, etc.;

Exposure to Risks:

• Traffic/automobile accidents, ergonomic problems and accidents;
• Risks inherent to the job of the SHEQ Officer while performing inspections, daily tasks, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Hard hat/safety helmet;
• Ear protection (plugs or ear muffs);
• Safety glasses;
• Safety shoes;
• Cotton work wear;
• Safety Gloves;

Recommended HPE (Health Protection Equipment):

• Ergonomic office equipment;

4.  MODUS OPERANDI:

• The Job Holder works as SHEQ Officer for Peakers Operations with direct reporting to the SHEQ Manager and functional reporting to the EXCO team..

5.  COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Job Holder will work and communicate with:

• Internal: all internal Peakers Operations staff and contractors;
• External: The project company management team and approved regulatory bodies.

6.  FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:

• Operates within the approved budgetary limits and assigned duties;
• Company defined HSE Policies and Systems and clear precedents;
• The SHEQ Officer is responsible for:
  • Monitoring and reporting of HSE performance;
  • Making recommendations for improvement under guidance of SHEQ Manager;
• The SHEQ Officer supports the SHEQ Manager, Peakers EXCO team and plant management team to delivery HSE outcomes

7.  QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Qualifications:

• Relevant SHEQ/Safety Management or Environmental Management qualification
• Demonstrated competence supported with adequate education and training

Experience:

• At least 5 year experience in the operation of a large power plant, three of which must have been in the capacity of a Safety Officer
• Use of safe systems of work
• Use of computerized maintenance management system

• Engineering concepts and principles
• Interaction with purchasing, finance and accounting, maintenance, administration and HR
• Budget control and reporting
• Compilation of SHEQ reports in the required standard
• Implementation of relevant SHEQ legislation, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Industrial Process in Occupational Hygiene and Safety
• Knowledge of Occupational Hygiene and Safety Impact Assessments
• Knowledge of ISO14001 & ISO 45001 Intent and requirements

Remuneration:

•             The compensation will be market related

Additional Information:

•              Incomplete CV’s and/or applications will not be considered. Your CV should be accompanied by your supporting documents.

•              Closing Date: 04 September 2025. 

•              Please use this link to apply: Our vacancies |  https://www.engie.com/en/candidates/work-for-engie/job-offers  (click on: OFFRES D’EMPLOI)

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