ACTOM is inviting qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of SHEQ Officer under reference number PNC-2026-08. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in safety, health, environment and quality management systems who are looking to advance their careers within a professional industrial environment.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with legal requirements, ISO standards, customer expectations and company policies. The role also focuses on promoting a strong safety culture, implementing SHEQ systems and maintaining high standards of quality assurance across operations.

Applications must be submitted before the closing date of 22 May 2026.

Position Details

Job Title: SHEQ Officer
Reference Number: PNC-2026-08
Company: ACTOM
Department: Protection & Control
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Minimum Requirements

Applicants interested in this SHEQ Officer vacancy must meet the following minimum requirements before applying.

Educational Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
• SAMTRAC qualification or equivalent safety qualification
• Technical background in Electrical or Mechanical fields will be advantageous
• Total Quality Management System qualification at NQF Level 5 will be advantageous

Applicants with additional SHEQ certifications or ISO implementation training may have an added advantage during the selection process.

Experience Requirements

Suitable candidates should have practical workplace experience within SHEQ environments and quality management systems.

Required experience includes:

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience working as a SHEQ Officer
• Experience with Integrated Management Systems including:
  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 45001
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in quality control
• Experience in conducting incident investigations
• Experience in root cause analysis processes

Candidates with manufacturing, engineering or industrial sector experience may receive preference.

Key Skills and Attributes

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong professional and interpersonal abilities. The position requires someone who can work independently while maintaining high standards of safety and quality compliance.

Important attributes include:

• Strong attention to detail
• Fairness and balanced decision-making
• Excellent communication skills
• Good leadership abilities
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Professional conduct and behaviour
• Computer literacy
• Organisational and administrative skills

The successful candidate must also be capable of working with employees at different levels within the organisation.

Purpose of the Position

The SHEQ Officer will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation complies with all applicable legislative, statutory and ISO requirements. The role also involves implementing management systems that support safe and healthy working environments while maintaining quality standards across operational activities.

The successful candidate will assist in creating and maintaining a positive SHEQ culture among employees through awareness, training and continuous system improvement.

The role further includes supporting operational departments through audits, inspections, risk assessments and compliance monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

The SHEQ Officer will perform a wide range of duties relating to health, safety, environmental management and quality assurance.

Responsibilities include:

SHEQ Management Systems

• Assist management with implementing SHEQ management systems
• Maintain and improve integrated management systems
• Monitor compliance with ISO standards and company procedures
• Review the effectiveness of environmental, health, safety and quality measures
• Participate in internal and external SHEQ audits

Risk Management and Compliance

• Conduct workplace risk assessments
• Perform SHEQ inspections
• Recommend corrective actions where necessary
• Participate in consultations during workplace inspections
• Ensure legal and statutory compliance requirements are met

The successful candidate will also assist in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace environment through continuous monitoring and reporting.

Incident Investigations

Important duties include:

• Visiting incident sites
• Conducting incident and accident investigations
• Performing root cause analysis
• Recommending corrective and preventative actions
• Reporting findings to management

The ability to respond effectively and professionally to workplace incidents is essential for this role.

Quality Assurance Responsibilities

The SHEQ Officer will support quality control and compliance processes within the organisation.

Duties include:

• Administration and maintenance of non-conformance systems
• Monitoring corrective actions
• Liaising with customer inspectors and external personnel
• Reporting product or system quality concerns to management
• Supporting ISO certification requirements

The role requires attention to detail and strong documentation skills.

Equipment and Maintenance Monitoring

Responsibilities also include ensuring compliance regarding equipment inspections and maintenance.

Tasks include:

• Ensuring equipment calibration is completed
• Updating calibration registers
• Scheduling inspection and load testing of lifting equipment
• Monitoring maintenance records
• Ensuring fire-fighting equipment is serviced
• Keeping fire equipment registers updated

Training and Development Responsibilities

Training plays an important role within this position.

The successful candidate will:

• Conduct SHEQ induction training sessions
• Facilitate SHEQ awareness programmes
• Schedule statutory training sessions
• Maintain training registers and records
• Promote employee awareness regarding workplace safety and quality standards

The role requires strong presentation and communication skills to effectively engage employees during training sessions.

Additional Duties

The SHEQ Officer may also be required to:

• Attend SHEQ meetings
• Assist with stock taking activities
• Capture stock count information
• Support departmental activities when requested by management
• Perform additional reasonable duties within the scope of the department

Flexibility and willingness to support operational requirements will be important in this role.

Why This Opportunity Matters

This opportunity offers candidates the chance to build a career within a respected engineering and manufacturing environment. The role provides exposure to integrated management systems, workplace compliance processes and operational quality standards.

Candidates with passion for occupational health and safety, environmental management and quality assurance may benefit from the professional growth opportunities associated with this position.

The position also allows professionals to contribute towards improving workplace safety culture and maintaining high operational standards.

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements should submit the following:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Supporting documents relevant to the position

• Applications must be emailed to: [email protected]
• Applicants must clearly quote the reference number: Ref: PNC-2026-08

Important Notes

• Late applications may not be considered
• Only shortlisted candidates may be contacted
• Preference may be given to candidates who best meet operational requirements
• Ensure all supporting documents are attached before submission

Closing Date for Applications: 22 May 2026

Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before the closing date to avoid missing this employment opportunity.