SHE Occupational Safety Officer

About this role

Sasol, a global chemicals and energy company, is hiring a SHE Occupational Safety Officer based in Secunda, Mpumalanga. The role coordinates health and safety work across Sasol operations, including inspections, data gathering and keeping safety records up to date.

What you’ll do

• Spot hazards in the workplace and respond to them quickly to meet safety targets.
• Run safety-related risk assessments and lead incident investigations, including root cause analyses.
• Take part in shutdown planning and safety campaigns, and carry out ad hoc audits of service providers on site.
• Join safety system audits, such as logbook, lock-out, legal appointment and insurer audits.
• Advise on the choice and use of PPE and take part in the related forums.
• Help roll out the Safety Improvement Plan, coach your team, and review safety policies, standards and procedures.

What you need

• Matric / Grade 12 or similar.
• A National Diploma or B-Tech in Safety Management.
• 6+ years of relevant working experience.
• A valid South African driver’s licence.
• A trade test (advantageous).
• A blasting certificate (advantageous).
• Skills in collaboration, planning, managing complexity, accountability and action-oriented work, plus a working knowledge of safety principles, safety management techniques and SHE requirements in business plans.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a safety professional with years of hands-on experience in an industrial setting. You should be comfortable leading investigations, coaching others and working to targets. A clear record of practical safety work will help you stand out.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate, diploma or B-Tech certificate, driver’s licence and any trade test or blasting certificate ready to upload.
• Show your 6+ years of safety experience with specific examples, such as incident investigations, risk assessments or audits you led or took part in.
• Highlight any coaching or team development work, and mention the safety systems and standards you have worked with.