Manager: Safety, Health, Environment & Emergency Services (SHE&E)

Title of Position

Manager: Safety, Health, Environment & Emergency Services (SHE&E)

Post Number

5231

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Services -> Risk & Compliance

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

26/8/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, cognising its regional, national and international environment. UWC actively responds in critical and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context, which is framed by our Institutional Operating Plan.

The Risk and Compliance Department seeks an assertive, strong, compliance-focused individual who is able to work independently as well as co-ordinate teams, to take responsibility for the identification, implementation, maintenance of and adherence to SHE & Emergency Services (SHE&E) requirements within UWC and its satellites.

Reporting to the Director: Risk & Compliance, we invite suitable candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply for this position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key responsibility areas:

• Provide leadership with regard to the rendering of quality SHE&E Services that includes the smooth running of the SHE&E and relevant compliance requirements
• Ensure efficient and effective functioning of the SHE&E department and achievement of objectives
• Effective management of the SHE&E department's administration and resources
• Design and implement policies and related business processes
• Perform analysis and interpretations of relevant data on related risks and incidents and report accordingly
• Interpret policies, legislation, regulations and instructions in respect of pre- emergency risk reduction and post-emergency recovery to facilitate its integration into the UWC emergency preparedness policy and implementation
• Manage Occupational health and safety and provide direction in the management of Health and Safety Committees
• Manage Environmental Health and Safety and provide direction in the management thereof
• In conjunction with HR- Training and Development, be responsible for the training of staff and users/committee members in health and Safety.
• Manage medical care to students, visitors and staff and ensure that call-outs to patients for assistance and medical care is adequately provided
• Manage Occupational Health and Safety investigations and statistics at all campuses by determining the viability of safety investigations and formal communication thereof to the Director: Risk & Compliance and relevant stakeholders
• Responsible for relevant Health and Safety investigations in terms of planning and implementation
• Providing reports to line management, various stakeholders and governance structures
• Design and implementation of appropriate policies and business processes
• Responsible for the management of Fire safety and relevant compliance
• Guide and Support all event safety, including the monitoring of event plans and quality
• Assist in the management, planning and coordination of waste management, including stakeholder and institutional compliance
• Manage water management safety
• Manage food hygiene safety
• Responsible for awareness campaigns and training to relevant user groups
• Record keeping of incidents as maintained on the institutional system (GV Chase) and various reporting requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Honours Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Health, Safety and Environment NQF8 or equivalent in the Health and Safety environment
• 5 years relevant management experience
• Valid Driver’s license (08) with two years' accident-free experience (kindly attach proof)
• Valid Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) (kindly attach proof)
• Knowledge of Chemical or biological or similar experience in waste management

Advantageous

• Valid registration with The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) will be an advantage ( if not in possession, it will be required to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.)
• Valid PSIRA registration will be an advantage (if not in possession, will be required to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.)

Skills And Required Competencies

• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations as amended
• Knowledge of National Building Regulations, Environmental Legislation and Local municipal by-laws.
• Knowledge of safety standards PC and Software literacy
• Experience in conducting Risk Assessments
• Experience in conducting Incident/Accident investigations
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Knowledge in Fire Safety and Medical Emergency Response
• Experience in Events Management
• Knowledge of Compensation Claims and Administration.
• Attention to detail
• Presentation skills
• Ability to interact at all levels
• Auditing skills
• Ergonomics knowledge
• Professional registration, academic status in the relevant discipline, a proven research and publication record, etc.
• Strong Leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
• Strategic planning and implementation
• Conflict Resolution and Management

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.