Health Safety & Environment Officer

The Health and Safety Officer at SP
-Wind is responsible for ensuring that all operations—including training delivery, wind turbine supervision, and statutory inspections—are conducted in full compliance with the ISO 45001
, South African OHS Act
, Construction Regulations
, and GWO safety standards
. This role is critical in developing, enforcing, and continuously improving HSE systems, conducting risk assessments, leading incident investigations, and supporting emergency response procedures across all SP
-Wind activities.

• Develop and implement HSE procedures, policies, and risk management frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 45001, OHS Act, Construction Regulations, ISO 17020, and GWO requirements.
• Serve as the primary HSE liaison with wind farm clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain legal compliance documentation and lead internal/external audits.
• Stay up to date with new legislation, standards, and industry best practices.

• Conduct daily inspections of training areas, equipment, PPE, and emergency systems.
• Verify that instructors conduct safety briefings and follow approved protocols.
• Ensure all GWO training sessions adhere to international safety standards.
• Monitor practical activities (e.g., working at heights, fire awareness) to prevent risks.

• Conduct pre‑site inspections, briefings, and hazard assessments before wind farm access.
• Enforce crane exclusion zones, LOTO procedures, and lifting protocols.
• Monitor SP
  -Wind supervisors during site work to ensure full compliance with HSE policies.
• Ensure contractors and subcontractors adhere to safety standards and permit systems.
• Respond to on‑site incidents and coordinate emergency responses if required.

• Oversee the safe execution of inspections involving chain hoists, fall arrest systems, rescue kits, and lifting gear.
• Ensure inspectors follow proper LOTO procedures and conduct risk assessments before work.
• Verify PPE compliance and equipment certification before and during inspections.
• Document hazards, incidents, and implement corrective measures.

• Maintain a robust reporting system (Flash Reports, 8D Reports, Near Miss Logs).
• Investigate all incidents thoroughly and lead root cause analysis.
• Track corrective and preventive actions to close the loop on each incident.

• Conduct morning safety briefings across departments.
• Perform walk‑through inspections at all sites (Training, Supervision, Inspections).
• Submit daily HSE reports, update risk assessments, and elevate safety trends.
• Maintain accurate and complete records for audits, inspections, and regulatory review.

• Conduct toolbox talks, safety refreshers, and emergency drills.
• Promote a proactive culture of safety and open communication.
• Evaluate staff competency on safety topics and support continuous improvement.

• National Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in HSE within construction, renewable energy, or technical training environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001, ISO 17020, and GWO standards.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to wind farm sites.

• Strong knowledge of South African HSE legislation and Construction Regulations.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance audits.
• High attention to detail and accountability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in report writing and documentation management.
• Confident delivering briefings and leading safety meetings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).