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SHEQ Officer
Closes Monday 23 November 2026
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SHEQ Officer at Head Office helping to run safety, health, environment and quality programmes. Suits a diploma holder with 2-3 years in facilities management or OHS.
- Help coordinate, carry out and monitor compliance with SHERQ (safety, health, environment, risk and quality) programmes.
- Coordinate setting up the OHS committee and OHS-related training and education programmes.
- Help identify hazards and risks at the workplace and start suitable actions; carry out and monitor the SHERQ management system.
- Needs Matric plus a recognised 3-year National Diploma (NQF 6) in Building Management/Safety Management/Construction Management or a related field, and 2-3 years in Facilities Management, SHERQ and OHS.
- A valid Driver's License is required. Fire marshal and first aid certificates are an added advantage.
- Salary is R338 106 – R398 277 per year (Level 07), plus benefits. The post is at Head Office (Ref: EMC1/30/26).
- Email your application to sheq30@emcol.co.za. No closing date is given in the text.
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Requirements
- Matric or equivalent plus a recognized three (3) year National Diploma (NQF 6) in Building Management/Safety.
- Management/ Construction Management or related qualification.
- 2-3 years in Facilities Management, SHERQ and OHS environment.
- Fire marshal and a First aid certificate will and added advantage.
- Must also be in possession of a valid Driver’s License.
- Competencies:
- Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, immovable.
- Asset Management Act, Telephone Management system, fire control system and facilities management system.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and related Regulations.
- Knowledge of COIDA.
- Knowledge of incident reporting processes and procedures.
- Skills:
- Operating of fire extinguisher;
- Marketing research skills;
- Internet usage skills;
- Planning and organizing;
- Financial management;
- Report writing;
- Communication and interpersonal;
- Problem solving;
- Computer literacy;
- Analytical;
- Client oriented;
- Project management;
- Team leadership;
- Planning and organizing;
- People management.
Duties
- Provide assistance in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of compliance on SHERQ programmes.
- Coordinate the establishment of OHS committee.
- Coordinate OHS-related training and continuous educational programmes.
- Participate in identification of hazards and risks at the workplace and assist in initiating appropriate actions.
- Implement and monitor SHERQ management system
How to apply
Email Address: sheq30@emcol.co.za
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Enquiries
Mr A Mahamba/Ms N Thompson Tel No: (041) 996 1800
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 103 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/167: SHEQ OFFICER REF NO: EMC1/30/26 SALARY: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07), Plus benefits CENTRE: Head Office REQUIREMENTS: Matric or equivalent plus a recognized three (3) year National Diploma (NQF 6) in Building Management/Safety. Management/ Construction Management or related qualification. 2-3 years in Facilities Management, SHERQ and OHS environment. Fire marshal and a First aid certificate will and added advantage. Must also be in possession of a valid Driver’s License. Competencies: Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, immovable. Asset Management Act, Telephone Management system, fire control system and facilities management system. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and related Regulations. Knowledge of COIDA. Knowledge of incident reporting processes and procedures. Skills: Operating of fire extinguisher; Marketing research skills; Internet usage skills; Planning and organizing; Financial management; Report writing; Communication and interpersonal; Problem solving; Computer literacy; Analytical; Client oriented; Project management; Team leadership; Planning and organizing; People management. DUTIES: Provide assistance in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of compliance on SHERQ programmes. Coordinate the establishment of OHS committee. Coordinate OHS-related training and continuous educational programmes. Participate in identification of hazards and risks at the workplace and assist in initiating appropriate actions. Implement and monitor SHERQ management system ENQUIRIES: Mr A Mahamba/Ms N Thompson Tel No: (041) 996 1800 APPLICATIONS: Email Address: sheq30@emcol.co.za