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HSSE and Fire Manager - Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Fire (17332 AB, Saudi National)

HSSE and Fire Manager - Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Fire (17332 AB, Saudi National)

MECS Africa • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA
20 hours ago
Job description

The client is only considering Saudi Arabian nationals for this role.


What You’ll Do



  • Develop and execute the annual EHS plan, emergency readiness plan, and site EHS performance targets; monitor KPIs and report performance to leadership.

  • Provide leadership and governance over contractor EHS performance, including SOW requirements, mobilization readiness, audits/inspections, and enforcement of corrective actions.

  • Lead incident management for high-potential events, ensure timely investigations, validate root causes, and drive closure of actions with strong accountability and audit defensibility.

  • Ensure effective risk management: approve risk assessments for high-risk work, verify implementation of critical controls, and conduct field leadership engagements and assurance checks.

  • Oversee emergency drills, and emergency response capability, ensuring alignment with applicable standards and site needs.

  • Maintain strong interface with external stakeholders and regulators (e.g., Royal Commission/HCIS as applicable), support inspections/audits, and ensure timely closure of findings and compliance evidence.

  • Lead governance meetings, prepare executive reports, and engage regulators/clients

  • Lead and develop the site EHS team through coaching, capability building, performance management, and succession planning; foster a proactive safety culture.


What We’re Looking For



  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).

  • 10–15 years of EHS experience in industrial operations, including at least 5 years in a supervisory/managerial role with accountability for site EHS performance, contractor governance, and emergency management.

  • NEBOSH Diploma (preferred) / NEBOSH IGC (minimum) or equivalent.

  • ISO 45001 internal/lead auditor qualification .

  • Strong leadership and influencing skills; able to set direction, hold stakeholders accountable, and drive sustained improvements.

  • Competent in emergency management, incident command coordination, and crisis communications.

  • Strong analytical and reporting skills; comfortable with KPIs, dashboards, and executive presentations.

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HSSE and Fire Manager - Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Fire (17332 AB, Saudi National) • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA