Officer Safety Health & Environ – Eskom x10
Job Details
- Job Title: Officer Safety Health & Environ X10
- Listing Reference: eskom_007008
- Company: Eskom
- Number of Positions: 10
- Contract: 24-month Fixed Term Contract
- Location: Various Sites, South Africa
- Department: Substations
- Business Unit: Construction Services
- Position/Task Grade: Q12
- Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
- Job Category: Construction, Design, Architecture and Property
- Remuneration: Market Related
- Employment Equity: No
- Closing Date: 22 September 2026
- Listing Status: Online
Job Description
The Officer Safety, Health & Environment is responsible for identifying, assessing and managing risks that could result in the loss of health, life, equipment, products, the environment or financial resources within the organisation.
The position will provide Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) support across construction sites and ensure that activities comply with applicable legislation, standards, policies and SHEQ requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Safety, Health and Environmental Management
- Manage safety, health and environmental activities within the assigned area.
- Identify and manage workplace SHE risks.
- Monitor compliance with relevant safety, health and environmental legislation.
- Support legal compliance audits and SHE management activities.
- Promote adherence to applicable SHE standards and procedures.
Risk Management
- Identify potential risks that could affect employees, equipment, the environment and business operations.
- Assess and manage identified risks.
- Implement appropriate risk-control measures.
- Follow up on SHE-related issues and corrective actions.
SHE Administration and Management
- Perform administration and management of the SHE section.
- Maintain relevant SHE documentation and records.
- Provide feedback and follow up on SHE matters.
- Support effective implementation of SHE processes at various sites.
SHEQ Compliance
- Monitor adherence to SHEQ requirements.
- Ensure work activities align with applicable quality, health, safety and environmental standards.
- Assist with maintaining compliance with organisational procedures and relevant legislation.
Minimum Requirements
Qualification
Applicants should have:
- National Diploma in Safety Management or Environmental Management/Health at NQF Level 5.
- Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering time-served apprenticeship experience is preferable.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Experience
- 3 years’ work experience in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering and plant equipment.
- 3 years’ experience in Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental fields, particularly in a Safety Officer capacity.
Professional Registration
- Professional registration with SACPCMP is required.
Required Skills
- Technical and functional expertise.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Persuasion and influencing skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills in English.
- Customer care skills.
- Computer proficiency, particularly MS Office Suite.
Required Knowledge
Candidates should have knowledge and understanding of:
- Safety, Health and Environmental Management.
- Legal compliance auditing.
- Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems.
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Results orientation.
- Effective feedback and follow-up skills.
- Goal and achievement orientation.
- Assertiveness.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Teamwork.
- Creativity and innovation.
- Stress tolerance.