Role Overview

The SHEQ Officer is responsible for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the integrated Safety, Health, Environment and Quality management system across all The Company projects and offices. This is a senior analytical role that owns the quality management function, coordinates audit programmes, manages ExCo SHEQ reporting and ensures regulatory compliance. The role bridges the gap between site-level SHE execution and strategic SHEQ governance.

Key Responsibilities

Integrated SHEQ Management System

• Develop, implement and maintain the integrated SHEQ management system aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 principles.

• Own the Quality Management function including project-specific Quality Management Plans.

• Establish SHEQ procedures, standards and protocols for all construction activities.

• Ensure all SHEQ documentation is current, accessible and compliant with regulatory requirements.

Auditing and Compliance

• Plan and conduct internal SHEQ audits across all active project sites and offices.

• Monitor compliance with the OHS Act, Construction Regulations 2014, NEMA and applicable municipal by-laws.

• Prepare for and manage external audits and regulatory inspections.

• Maintain the SHEQ non-conformance register and track corrective action close-out.

• Conduct supplier and subcontractor SHEQ assessments.

Quality Management

• Develop project-specific Quality Management Plans in consultation with Contracts Managers.

• Establish quality control checkpoints at each construction stage (design, procurement, execution, handover).

• Monitor PONC (Price of Non-Conformance), defect rates, rework percentages and client feedback scores.

• Investigate quality failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Maintain quality records for all projects as required for CIDB and client reporting.

Risk Assessment and Incident Management

• Develop and maintain risk assessment methodologies for all project types.

• Ensure risk assessments are completed before project commencement and updated regularly.

• Lead incident investigations for all reportable incidents and near-misses.

• Report to the Department of Employment and Labour as required by legislation.

• Maintain the incident register and track LTIFR against company and industry benchmarks.

Training and Awareness

• Develop the annual SHEQ training calendar in consultation with Operations and HR.

• Ensure all mandatory training is completed (H&S inductions, heights, fire safety, first aid).

• Conduct toolbox talk programmes and monitor site-level compliance.

• Evaluate training effectiveness and maintain training records.

Reporting and Analytics

• Prepare monthly SHEQ dashboards for Operations Manager and ExCo.

• Report on leading indicators (inspections completed, training compliance, near-miss reporting rates) and lagging indicators (LTIFR, incidents, quality defects).

• Present quarterly SHEQ performance reports to ExCo.

• Benchmark The Companys SHEQ performance against industry standards and competitors.

Minimum Education and/or Experience (Essential Requirements)

• National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Science, Quality Management, Construction Management or related field (NQF Level 6 minimum).

• SAMTRAC, NEBOSH or equivalent H&S qualification.

• The candidate needs to be SACPCMP registered as per SA legislation

• Minimum 5 years SHEQ experience in the construction industry.

• Experience with SHEQ management systems and audit programmes.

• Knowledge of the OHS Act, Construction Regulations, NEMA and related legislation.

• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and incident investigation.

• Competence in report writing, data analysis and presentation to senior management.

• Valid driver's licence (frequent site visits required).

Advantageous

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification.

• ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 knowledge.