Hybrid Envusa - Health & Safety Officer (Sishen Solar PV Project) at EDF power solutions South Africa

About the Company

Envusa Energy is a licensed energy trader and a dynamic 50-50 joint venture between EDF Renewables and Anglo American, focused on delivering innovative, large-scale renewable energy solutions to private offtakers across Southern Africa. With a goal to commission 3–5 GW of clean energy capacity by 2030, Envusa is actively building its first 520 MW of wind and solar capacity — with electricity supply set to begin by Q4 2025.

Backed by industry leaders in mining and renewable energy, Envusa is powering a more sustainable future for the region.

The Role

As the Health & Safety Officer for the Sishen Solar PV project, you will lead the implementation and enforcement of all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures on-site. You’ll coordinate closely with contractors, the EPC, the Owner’s Engineer, and the mine’s Safety Department to ensure legal compliance and uphold Envusa’s high standards for HSE performance.

This role requires hands-on involvement in everything from safety audits and incident investigations to contractor compliance, site inductions, HSE documentation, and stakeholder reporting.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Enforcing compliance with Envusa’s HSE plans, site-specific risk assessments, and national legislation (MHSA & OHS Act)

• Leading inspections, audits, and investigations; managing site permits and emergency response planning

• Managing HSE documentation, risk registers, and the Intelex safety platform

• Reviewing and approving contractor safety files and RAMS (risk assessments & method statements)

• Issuing PPE, conducting training reviews, and ensuring legal HSE appointments are in place

• Representing Envusa at mine safety meetings and leading HSE reporting for internal and external stakeholders

• Acting as the site’s COVID-19 compliance manager

Requirements

• Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Management or equivalent

• SACPCMP registration as HSE Manager (compulsory)

• Certifications: SAMTRAC/COMSOC, ISO 45001/14001/9001 auditing, Incident Investigation (L2+), First Aid Level 3, Firefighting, HIRA, Legal Liability (MHSA & OHS Act), and Snake Handling

• 5+ years of HSE experience in renewable energy construction projects (PV preferred)

• In-depth knowledge of MHSA, OHS Act, and South African labour legislation

• Proficiency in Intelex or Isometrix and MS Office Suite

• Medically fit to work on a mine site

• Valid Code 08/10 driver’s license

• Willingness to be fully site-based for 18 months

What We’re Looking For

• A safety-first professional with proven HSE experience in the renewable energy or heavy infrastructure sectors
• Excellent communication, coordination, and auditing skills
• Strong working knowledge of risk assessment, incident investigation, and legal compliance
• Ability to mentor contractors, lead meetings, and resolve issues under pressure
• A proactive, organised, and collaborative individual ready to enforce a zero-tolerance HSE culture

Join Envusa Energy and take the lead in building a safer, cleaner, and more sustainable South Africa.

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