Overview
Head of HSEQ Jobs in City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at Smart4 Energy
Title: Head of HSEQ
Company: Smart4 Energy
Location: City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Head of HSEQ
Renewable Energy | South Africa | Cape Town
About the Opportunity
A leading international renewable energy developer is seeking an experienced Head of Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) to lead the HSEQ function across its South African business.
This executive leadership role is responsible for developing and implementing the country's HSEQ strategy across utility-scale renewable energy assets, ensuring world-class safety performance, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement throughout development, construction and operations.
The successful individual will work closely with executive leadership both locally and internationally while leading a high-performing HSEQ function that supports business growth across South Africa.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the South African HSEQ strategy aligned to global standards.
- Provide executive leadership across Health, Safety, Environment and Quality.
- Drive a proactive Zero Harm culture throughout the business.
- Lead contractor HSEQ governance across EPC and O&M activities.
- Ensure compliance with South African legislation and international standards.
- Maintain ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems.
- Lead audits, investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee environmental compliance, permitting and regulatory reporting.
- Monitor HSEQ KPIs and present performance reports to executive stakeholders.
- Partner closely with Development, Engineering, Construction and Operations teams.
- Build and mentor the South African HSEQ team.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Safety Management, Environmental Management or related technical discipline.
- 15+ years' HSEQ experience within high-risk industries.
- At least 5 years leading an HSEQ function.
- Strong renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure or EPC experience.
- Extensive knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
- Strong contractor management experience.
- Experience across project development, construction and operational phases.
- Demonstrated executive stakeholder management experience.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Highly Advantageous
- Utility-scale Solar PV
- Wind
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Transmission
- Grid infrastructure
- Multi-country or multinational experience
- Executive reporting into global leadership
- NEBOSH
- SACPCMP
- Lead Auditor qualifications