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Scatec

Integrated renewable energy developer and operator

Operations and Maintenance HSSE Officer

Environmental Health & SafetyPosted on Nov 5
ContractUpington, South AfricaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum National Diploma in Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field is required.
  • A relevant occupational health and safety certification is required.
  • At least three to five years of relevant experience in an occupational health and safety role is required.
  • A valid driver’s licence is required.
  • The ability and willingness to travel frequently between operational sites and, when operationally required, remain on site for defined periods is required.

Responsibilities

  • Support implementation of applicable occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, company requirements, and site procedures.
  • Facilitate and participate in baseline, issue-based, and continuous risk assessments.
  • Conduct scheduled and unscheduled workplace inspections.
  • Verify that high-risk work is conducted under an approved permit-to-work system where applicable.
  • Intervene and suspend work, in accordance with approved procedures and delegated authority, when permit conditions or required risk controls are not maintained, and promptly notify site management and the HSSE Lead.
  • Support HSSE prequalification, onboarding, and induction of contractors.
  • Ensure incidents, injuries, occupational illnesses, near misses, unsafe conditions, environmental events, property damage, vehicle incidents, and security-related events are reported promptly.
  • Conduct or coordinate site-specific HSSE inductions for employees, contractors, and visitors.
  • Support development, review, and implementation of the site Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in renewable energy, electrical infrastructure, utilities, construction, engineering, industrial operations, or operations and maintenance is advantageous.
  • Additional certification in incident investigation, risk assessment, auditing, emergency response, or environmental management is advantageous.
  • Relevant registration with a recognised professional body is advantageous.

About the Company

Scatec

Integrated renewable energy developer and operator

Scatec builds and operates utility-scale renewable plants in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, covering the full project lifecycle from development to long-term operations. Its main revenue comes from selling electricity under long-term PPAs from its own plants, with additional income from EPC contracts and asset divestments to fund growth. The portfolio includes solar, hydropower, wind, and energy storage, with Battery Energy Storage Solutions integrated to stabilize grids. The company focuses on high-growth markets and owning assets, aiming to create a diversified portfolio of reliable clean power across multiple technologies.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Oslo, Norway
Founded
2007

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