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

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, cognizant of 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 incidences and reporting accordingly
• Interpret policies, legislation, regulations and instructions in respect of pre- emergency risk reduction and post-emergency recovery in order to facilitate its integration into the UWC emergency preparedness policy and implementation
• Manage Occupational health 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 ensuring 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 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 Events Safety including the monitoring of event plans and quality
• Assist in the management, the 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

• A Degree in Health, Safety and Environment at NQF7 or equivalent in the Health and Safety environment
• 5 years relevant management experience 
• Valid Driver’s license (08) with two years accident-free experience 
• Valid Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• Chemical, biological or similar experience in waste management (Eg Labs and medical waste handling)

Advantagoeus:

• PSIRA registration (Fire Management) will be an advantage, but will be required to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.
• Registration with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) will be advantages, but will be required to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.

Required skills and 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
• Ability to streamline processes

Closing Date

• 2/11/2026