HSSE Officer (12-Month Contract)

Job ID

2026-2305

Category

Sustainable Business and HSSE

Location : City

Free State

Location : Country (Full Name)

South Africa

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since its establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position:
We are seeking an experienced HSSE Advisor to join our global team in Thakadu, Free State, as we work toward our vision: Improving our Future. In this role, you will support the facilitation, development, maintenance, and continual improvement of the project’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) practices. You will help ensure that all HSSE activities are effectively managed in line with the Scatec Operating System (HSSE Management System), as well as applicable legal and other regulatory requirements.

Main responsibilities:

• Support the management to ensure compliance with legal and other requirements
• Advise management and facilitate the obtaining of relevant permits
• Support management to monitor and enforce the HSSE Program
• Support on the implementation of project HSSE objectives and ensure set targets achieved as per requirement
• Coordinate with and report HSSE activities to the HSSE Manager and Construction Manager
• Assist in the project HSSE supervision and in the development, implementation, and monitoring of job hazard analysis for subcontractors.
• Assist on coordination of contractor HSSE personnel and processes (i.e., emergency procedures, LOTO, etc.)
• Investigate all accidents including near misses and make recommendations to eliminate future occurrences
• Assist on the establishment of communications systems encouraging worker participation in identifying and correcting HSSE hazards
• Ensure that the risk assessments are in place for all tasks and updated should the work scope changes

Qualifications and competencies:

• SAMTRAC or equivalent and/or valid qualification on environment, occupational health, and safety
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction HSSE management
• Fluent both in written and spoken English
• In depth understanding of a HSSE management system
• Basic knowledge of international standards related to HSSE (i.e., ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc.)
• Knowledge of IFC’s HSSE guidelines, IFC Performance Standards, and Equator Principles

Personal characteristics:

It is part of every employee’s term of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

For the particular role we also expect:

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Team player, building a positive HSSE culture
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

We offer:
Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.