Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Officer at mkopa
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Aug, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 May, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

International Standards, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Security Management, Training Programs, Occupational Health

Industry

Human Resources/HR

Description

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND SAFETY (EHS) OFFICER TO JOIN OUR EHS DEPARTMENT AS WE SCALE UP AND DRIVE DIGITAL AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION ACROSS OUR MARKETS.

Leading the charge in developing and maintaining high standards of environmental, health, safety, and security practices, you will work to create robust systems, drive compliance, and ensure the safety of employees, contractors, customers, and company assets. You will play a critical role in emergency preparedness, incident management, and fostering a safety-first culture across all operational areas.

ABOUT US

At M-KOPA, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and assets through the highest standards of environmental, health, safety, and security practices. As an EHS and Security Officer, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing robust systems and policies that enhance operational excellence and align with M-KOPA’s values of integrity and innovation.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead emergency preparedness, conduct risk assessments, and champion a culture of safety across our operations. You will work with cross-functional teams to drive compliance with local and international standards, manage incident responses, and ensure our environments are secure and resilient.
If you thrive in a dynamic setting where you can impact people’s lives positively, improve processes, and collaborate with a team that values continuous improvement, this is the role for you!

EXPERTISE

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented EHS and Security Officer with a proven ability to develop and implement effective EHS policies while ensuring compliance with local and international standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and risk assessment skills and demonstrate the ability to manage safety and security incidents effectively.
You should be adept at conducting training programs, overseeing emergency preparedness, and championing a safety-first culture. Expertise in incident investigations, policy implementation, and EHS audits is essential.
Key competencies include leadership and influencing skills, proactive problem-solving, and strong organizational and project management abilities. A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or a related field, along with 5+ years of experience in EHS or security management, is required.
If you are passionate about fostering a secure and safe environment while driving operational excellence, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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