HSE Officer – Renewable Energy (Solar PV + BESS)
Location: Rietfontein/Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa
Duration: Initial 5 Months, starting July/Aug 2025
Sector: Renewable Energy : Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage
We are recruiting a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Officer for a leading client in South Africa for a 5-month contract within the renewable energy sector. Based in Rietfontein/Upington, Northern Cape, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing HSE compliance and management across the construction and commissioning of a hybrid energy facility.
Project Scope Includes:
- 33kV Eskom switching station
- 33kV Overhead Transmission Line
- 6.1MWh / 1.54MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
- 2.76MWp Solar PV Plant
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and monitor HSE procedures and ensure full site compliance
- Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and regular site inspections
- Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards and risks
- Maintain accurate incident records and ensure proper reporting protocols
- Liaise with contractors and internal stakeholders on safety standards and expectations
Requirements:
- SAMTRAC or equivalent HSE qualification
- First Aid Level 1 (minimum)
- SACPCMP registration
- Demonstrated experience in managing HSE on solar or energy-related construction sites
Additional Info:
- Candidates must be based in South Africa and able to mobilise to the Northern Cape
- Competitive daily/hourly rate offered, depending on experience
Should you meet the requirements and would be available to support the project, please forward your CV to me
