| Job title: | EHS Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Renewables |
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Location: | Tyger Waterfront, Cape Town |
| Job published: | 07-09-2026 |
| Job ID: | 38058 |
Job Description
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY CO-ORDINATOR
01. Role Overview
EnergyAfricaRecruitmentisrepresentingaSouthAfricanindependentpowerproducer,aggregatorand energytrader,licensedbytheNationalEnergyRegulatorofSouthAfricaandbackedbyinstitutional infrastructureequity.Thebusinesssuppliescommercialandindustrialcustomerswithrenewableenergy,and has a substantial generation portfolio under construction.
TherolegivesoperationalandadministrativesupporttotheSeniorEHSManagerandtheEnvironmental Supervisor,andkeepstheEHSfunctionrunningdaytoday.Italsocarriesavisiblepartinbuildingsafety awareness and participation across the business.
Location: Cape Town. Hybrid, approximately 70 percent office and 30 percent site. Full time, permanent.
02. What You Will Do
•Maintain EHS documentation, records and document control for the function.
•Keep trackers and action lists current, including the contractor EHS action tracker, and follow actions through with the Senior EHS Manager, the Environmental Supervisor and contractors until they are closed out.
•Check that service providers deliver against their service level agreements on time.
•Support budget tracking, variation orders, the out of budget process, and the receipt and processing of invoices.
•Carry the information flow across the function: meeting support, coordination and liaison between the EHS team, site and contractors.
•Schedule, prepare for and attend the monthly and bi-annual SHE audits.
•Support the handling of licences, permits, authorisations and non-conformance reports.
•Support implementation of the approved environmental and social management system.
•Support the Construction Manager on site, including HSE meetings with contractors, with accurate minutes recorded.
•Facilitate and take part in Health and Safety Committee meetings, record the minutes and track the actions.
•Act as a point of reference on health and safety, giving guidance and support to management and employees, and communicating company values and objectives on site.
•Coordinate the collection and reporting of contractor HSE statistics weekly, monthly and quarterly with the Senior EHS Manager.
•Coordinate EHS audits with consultants and contractors and see findings reported and closed out.
•Support internal team reporting and the preparation of external reporting to lenders.
•Report unsafe acts and unsafe conditions to the principal contractor site managers and to the contractors.
03. What We're Looking For
Essential
•Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental management or a related field of study.
•Registration with the SACPCMP as a Construction Health and Safety Officer. This is mandatory.
•Minimum 2 years in a dedicated EHS administrator, co-ordinator or safety officer role.
•Knowledge of EHS regulations and an understanding of environmental, health and safety systems.
•Strong administrative and co-ordination skills, with sound report writing technique.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
•Valid driver's license.
Advantageous
•Construction or renewable energy industry experience.
•Knowledge of IFC standards.
•Understanding of the construction permitting process.
How you work
•A clear writer and speaker, able to put complex information across simply to different audiences.
•Organised and precise, particularly with documentation and process.
•Analytical, and practical about the solutions you put forward.
•Able to work on your own and as part of a team.
•Confident presenting and delivering training.
•Good with time and with priorities.
•Builds a positive safety culture through the people around you.
04. What We Offer
•A role in a growing team in the South African renewable energy sector, in a business with substantial institutional financial backing.
•A structured onboarding experience in Cape Town for every new team member.
•A regular review, analyse and plan feedback cycle, with coaching resources and learning sessions.
•Flexible hours, hybrid working from home options and wellness initiatives.
•A competitive salary set against your level of experience.
•Eligibility for a performance related short term incentive bonus.
•Equity investment exposure through the staff share scheme.
•Cape Town. Hybrid, approximately 70 percent office and 30 percent site.
Should you not hear back from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful.