Mission of the role:
The SHEQ Officer is responsible for safeguarding employees, visitors, and the environment by minimizing workplace hazards and reducing environmental impact. This role ensures compliance with legal and quality standards, promoting a safe and efficient working environment. Key duties include maintaining compliance documentation, managing regulatory reporting for incidents and claims, and compiling monthly SHEQ performance reports to support continuous improvement.
Your mission:
- Risk Assessments: Identify workplace hazards and evaluate risks to prevent accidents.
- Inspections & Audits: Conduct regular site walkabouts to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and internal SOPs.
- Incident Investigations: Lead investigations into accidents, near-misses, and injuries, and prepare comprehensive reports to prevent recurrence.
- Training & Drills: Coordinate and facilitate safety orientations, toolbox talks, and emergency evacuation drills.
- PPE Management: Oversee the requisition, issue, and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment.
- Standard Compliance: Ensure that products, services, and operational processes meet international standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
- Non-Conformance Tracking: Identify and document non-conforming processes or products, investigating root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Customer Feedback: Evaluate customer complaints and feedback to recommend service or product improvements.
Your Profile:
- SHEQ officer a Matric (Grade 12) certificate
- 3-5 years minimum experience in similar role
- Accredited NQF Level 5 or higher safety qualifications. Practical experience and knowledge of ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)
- Legislative Compliance: A deep understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)
- The ability to conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) to proactively identify workplace hazards and implement control measures.
- Incident Investigation: Skill in applying root-cause analysis to workplace incidents, determining corrective actions, and handling compensation claims.
- Auditing and Reporting: Proficiency in performing safety audits, tracking non-conformance, and compiling accurate compliance reports. Emergency Preparedness: The capability to design, implement, and lead emergency response, evacuation, and first-aid procedures.
Location: Krugersdorp, Gauteng
Last Date to Apply: 10 June 2026
Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18 200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epiroc.com.
