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

Team Leader | Full-Time | 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. And 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. Thus, we need a teammate

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act 85 of 1993 and Construction Regulations 2014.
• Maintain and manage the Safety File (risk assessments, method statements, permits).
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
• Implement and monitor safe work procedures for high-risk activities.
• Manage legal appointments and ensure qualifications of site personnel.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans.
• Ensure PPE compliance and promote an effective safety culture.
• Coordinate HSE training and inductions for workers.
• Up tower inspections

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience within HSE in a similar.
• Master's degree in HSE or similar
• High proficiency level of English.
• Master's degree in Environment will be a clear added value.
• IRCA Lead auditor in ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 would be an added value
• In-depth knowledge of HSE standards and best practices, quality ISO standards, concepts, processes and procedures.
• Proficiency in hazard jobsite assessment/analysis/solution, risk assessments, incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Development/implementation of processes and procedures, including comprehensive HSE Plans.
• Conducting inspections and audits.

Competencies

• Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Ability to supervise a remote team
• Flexibility to travel
• Soft skills to coordinate a diverse team
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks, work, accommodate new demands as they arise.
• Solid interpersonal, computer, presentation and collaboration skills.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• 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 have emphasis on both developing professional and personal skills and we expect you to go an extra mile when this is needed to accomplish results. You will be part of a high collaborative, skilled and friendly team.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 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 30,000 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 which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain 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 at www.vestas.com 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.