Manufacturing

Hse Manager (epc - Petrochemical - Construction - Saldanha Bay - Contract)

Kwena Human Capital·Saldanha, south-africa·Default
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-Closes Oct 22, 2026

Our client, a petroleum storage and terminal development company, is looking to hire an HSE Manager to join their growing team based in Saldanha Bay, Cape Town. This is forecasted to be a 30 month project-based contract.

Minimum Requirements

Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Professional HSE certification such as NEBOSH, SAMTRAC, ISO [Phone Number Removed]; Lead Auditor, or equivalent.

Minimum 12-15 years' HSE experience, with significant experience on oil & gas, petroleum terminals, tank farms, refineries, petrochemical, or major industrial EPC projects.

Proven experience acting for an Owner, Client, PMC, or Engineer's Representative on large construction projects.

Strong knowledge of South African HSE legislation, Construction Regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and contractor management obligations.

Demonstrated experience managing HSE risks in petroleum storage environments, including fire and explosion hazards, hazardous areas, hydrocarbon containment, hot work control, and emergency response.

Strong understanding of EPC construction activities, lifting operations, tank construction, civil works, mechanical erection, electrical and instrumentation works, and commissioning interfaces.

Ability to lead audits, investigations, risk reviews, emergency drills, HSE meetings, and senior-level contractor performance discussions.

Excellent communication, leadership, reporting, and influencing skills, with the authority to challenge unsafe practices and enforce stop-work requirements.

Strong commitment to zero harm, environmental protection, legal compliance, and safe delivery of a world-class petroleum storage facility.

Suitable candidates can submit their CV to [Email Address Removed] for immediate consideration.

Desired Skills:

Construction

EPC

Owners Team

Petrochemical

Fuel

Bulk Storage

Oil and Gas

HSE

Safety Management

Nebosh

SAMTRAC

Desired Work Experience:

More than 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

Diploma

At a glance

Company

Kwena Human Capital

Location

Saldanha, south-africa

Employment

Default

Experience

manager

Valid until

October 22, 2026

Created

October 15, 2026