Group HSQE Supervisor

Overview

Group HSQE Supervisor

Job Requirements

• Professional HSQE certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO Lead Auditor, or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience conducting audits, incident investigations, and implementing corrective actions.
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, environmental management, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in HSQE management, preferably within logistics, shipping, maritime, transport, or industrial operations.
• Experience managing multi-country or regional HSQE operations is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSQE reporting systems.

Job Responsibilities

• 1.
• Integrated Management System (IMS) & ISO Governance
• Lead implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems across the Group.
• Coordinate ISO certification audits, surveillance audits, internal audits, management reviews, and closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Group-wide HSQE policies, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks across all operations.
• Standardize Group HSQE requirements while supporting local operational, legal, and regulatory compliance obligations.
• Maintain accurate HSQE records, reports, procedures, and documented information.

2. Operational HSQE Risk Management & Control

• Support HSQE risk management for shipping agency, transport, warehousing, port operations, vessel attendance, and project logistics activities.
• Review operational HSQE risks including journey management, contractor management, cargo handling, vessel-related activities, and field operations.
• Conduct operational HSQE inspections, compliance reviews, audits, and risk assessments across business units and operational locations.
• Coordinate emergency response preparedness, crisis management, and business continuity planning where applicable.
• Provide HSQE oversight and governance support across multiple African country operations and business units.

3. Third-Party, Contractor & Customer HSQE Management

• Conduct vendor and contractor HSQE evaluations, inspections, and performance monitoring activities.
• Support customer HSQE requirements, pre-qualifications, tenders, audits, and client reporting activities.
• Interface with customers, contractors, vendors, insurers, and external stakeholders regarding HSQE matters where required.

4. Incident Management & Compliance Assurance

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure timely reporting, tracking, and closure of HSQE incidents, audit findings, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements, international standards, and company HSQE requirements.

5. HSQE Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor HSQE KPIs and prepare reports, and management review presentations for senior leadership.
• Support development and implementation of digital HSQE reporting systems, dashboards, workflows, and performance monitoring tools.
• Provide regular HSQE updates and strategic recommendations to executive management.

6. Training, Culture & Workforce Engagement

• Promote a proactive safety culture through training, awareness programs, workforce engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and deliver HSQE training programs and ensure completion of mandatory training and competency requirements.
• Act as the primary HSQE advisor to regional and operational management teams on compliance, risk management, and operational HSQE matters.

7. Environmental Sustainability & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor environmental performance and support sustainability, waste reduction, and environmental improvement initiatives across the Group.
• Drive continual improvement initiatives related to operational safety, quality, environmental, and business performance.
• Support implementation of environmental objectives, carbon reduction initiatives, and sustainability programs where applicable.

8. General Responsibilities

• Perform additional HSQE-related duties as assigned by management.

Job Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a well-established pan-African maritime & logistics company with strong regional presence.
• Challenging and rewarding role with wide scope: shipping, supply-chain, freight forwarding, project logistics.
• Exposure to diverse projects across maritime, oil & gas, heavy-lift, warehousing and supply-chain sectors.
• Collaboration with experienced international team and opportunity for career growth within OBT.