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Superintendent (HSEC)
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  • Alloys Western Smelters - Rustenburg Smelter
  • Rustenburg, North West, South Africa
  • This role is only available for Alloys Western Smelters employees. Affected employees will be given preference.
Job ID RTB04 Closing date 25/10/2025 Last Updated 20/10/2025

Superintendent (HSEC) D1

Rustenburg Smelter

Ref. No. RTB04

Internal – Western Smelters

 

In this role you will be responsible for but not limited to:

  • Overseeing all Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) management requirements specific to the Rustenburg Smelter during care and maintenance phase.
  • Ensuring robust compliance with South African HSEQ legislation (OHSA, MHS Act, NEMA) and the Glencore HSEC standards and protocols.
  • Implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving HSEQ management systems and site risk controls.
  • Leading incident investigation, root cause analysis, hazard identification, job safety analysis, and HSEQ audits for care and maintenance activities.
  • Managing occupational health, hygiene, and exposure monitoring programs (e.g., dust, noise, gases, heat), ensuring the health and safety of all personnel and contractors onsite.
  • Leading contractor and service provider compliance management relating to HSEQ obligations.
  • Coordinating site environmental, emergency response, and sustainability programs in line with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 standards.
  • Engaging with internal departments, shared services, and third-party bodies regarding audits, reporting, and compliance monitoring.
  • Compiling and presenting accurate HSEQ reports and performance statistics, analysing data and identifying trends for continuous improvement.
  • Driving operational discipline and championing a strong safety culture in alignment with Glencore SafeWork 2.0 protocols.
  • Participating in emergency preparedness and response processes, including training, drills, and crisis management.
  • Managing and mentoring a team of HSEQ professionals, promoting competency development and best practices across the site.

 About you:

  • Degree/Diploma in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ), Engineering, Chemical, Metallurgical or equivalent.
  • In-depth knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 standards and South African HSEQ legislation.
  • Min 3 years' experience in HSEQ management within mining, smelting or heavy industry, including at least 3–5 years in a supervisory position.
  • Strong track record in incident investigation, auditing, and compliance.
  • Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and digital HSEQ management systems (ISO systems, SAP EHS, or equivalent).
  • Excellent analytical, reporting, communication, and change management skills.
  • High levels of integrity, accountability, and adaptability, with the ability to work effectively under pressure in a hazardous industrial environment.
  • Commitment to Glencore’s values of operational excellence, zero harm, and sustainability.

 This role is only available for Alloys Western Smelters employees. Affected employees will be given preference.