Job Summary and Key Details
| Job Title | Site Health & Safety Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Date Posted / Closing Date | Date Not Specified / Closing date not specified |
| Location | Stilfontein, North West, South Africa |
| Salary | Monthly payment (not disclosed) |
| Company | SGS |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Testing, Inspection and Certification |
Site Health & Safety Coordinator at SGS
SGS is recruiting a Site Health & Safety Coordinator for its Northam Laboratory operations in Stilfontein. This role is focused on implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving health, safety, environmental, and legal compliance systems in a high-risk operational environment.
- Full-time on-site health and safety leadership role
- Exposure to mining and laboratory safety environments
- Strong focus on regulatory compliance and client requirements
- Opportunity to influence site-wide safety culture
About the Role
The Site Health & Safety Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that SGS health and safety management systems, client standards, and local legal requirements are fully implemented and maintained at the Northam site.
This position works closely with site management, business H&S teams, and client representatives to drive compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with SGS global HSE standards.
- Implement and maintain SGS and client health and safety management systems
- Ensure compliance with local regulatory bodies such as DMRE and SADPMR
- Coordinate health and safety communication across site stakeholders
- Promote safety culture and HSE awareness initiatives
- Manage incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
- Coordinate contractor health and safety management on site
- Facilitate risk assessments using approved SGS systems
- Ensure medical surveillance and biological monitoring compliance
- Maintain emergency response plans and participate in response teams
- Support audits, inspections, and regulatory site visits
Who Should Apply
This role is suited to experienced health and safety professionals with strong exposure to mining, laboratory, or industrial environments and the ability to work independently on site.
- Health and safety professionals with 5–10 years HSE experience
- Candidates experienced in mine or high-risk operational settings
- Individuals confident working without direct reporting lines
- Professionals skilled in influencing site personnel and contractors
- Applicants committed to strengthening workplace safety culture
The ideal candidate is proactive, confident, and capable of translating health and safety strategy into practical site-level action.
Skills and Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and demonstrate strong technical and communication skills aligned with SGS standards.
- Matric certificate
- Safety Diploma or equivalent qualification
- SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, or COMSOC (completed or in progress)
- Legal Liability training
- Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis experience
- Risk Assessor and HIRA training
- Knowledge of OHS Act and Mine Health and Safety Act
- ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 introduction and implementation exposure
- First Aid Level 1 and Fire Fighting certification
- SHE Representative and ASHEPP knowledge
- 5–10 years practical HSE experience
- Microsoft Office and report writing proficiency
- Valid Code B South African driver’s licence
Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and the capacity to explain technical safety topics to diverse audiences are essential.
Benefits
SGS offers a professional working environment with exposure to global health and safety management systems and industry best practices.
- Full-time permanent employment
- Salary not disclosed by the employer
- Experience within a global testing and certification organisation
- Exposure to mining and laboratory HSE systems
- Professional development through on-site training and audits
- Career growth opportunities within SGS careers
This role provides long-term professional exposure and supports career development within SGS jobs across South Africa.
Important Notes
- Full-time on-site position
- Role based at the Northam Laboratory site
- Compliance with SGS and client safety systems is mandatory
- Position includes site inspections, audits, and incident investigations
- Employment is subject to SGS internal policies and procedures
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Closing Thoughts
The Site Health & Safety Coordinator role offers a solid opportunity for experienced HSE professionals seeking stability, responsibility, and exposure within a respected global organisation.
- Hands-on site-level health and safety leadership
- Strong focus on compliance, audits, and risk management
- Career development within SGS careers and operations
How to Apply
Candidates interested in this role should prepare a comprehensive CV and supporting health and safety qualifications before applying through official SGS channels.
- Review the job requirements carefully
- Prepare an updated CV and certifications
- Submit your application via official SGS recruitment platforms
- Await communication from the employer regarding next steps
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Closing Date
Closing date was not specified by the employer.
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