HESQ Co-OrdinatorWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HESQ Coordinator to support our site’s Health, Environment, Safety, and Quality systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in contractor onboarding, compliance management, risk control, quality system maintenance, and continuous improvement across the operation. The position will be based at Yara Animal Nutrition South Africa (Pty) Ltd in Durban and report to the HESQ Manager. Key ResponsibilitiesContractor & Employee OnboardingManage contractor onboarding and safety file complianceConduct safety inductions and annual medical coordinationFacilitate HESQ training including PTW, Risk Assessments, and general inductionsLead monthly contractor meetings and ensure alignment to site requirements Safety, Health & EnvironmentConduct plant walks, Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) observations, and systematic inspectionsPerform risk assessments and support Management of Change processesLead incident investigations and ensure follow-up actions are completedMaintain environmental compliance including permits, licenses, and reportingDrive HESQ awareness initiatives across the site Quality & Systems ManagementSupport internal audits and coordinate external audits (Service Providers, Customers, Regulatory)Maintain and improve ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 system requirementsOversee laboratory equipment maintenance schedulesDevelop and maintain SOPs / SPLs to support operational excellenceManage Synergi / YMS reporting and close-outs Stakeholder EngagementLiaise with AgriLaSa, contractors, service providers, and internal stakeholdersPrepare committee minutes (Central Committee, Management Review, Emergency Exercises) Administrative & HR SupportAssist with purchasing (PR generation and follow-ups)Support HR-related processes such as overtime administration and disciplinary documentation (where required) Qualifications & ExperienceMatric essentialDiploma or Degree in Safety, Environmental, Quality, or related fieldExperience in Safety, Environmental, Laboratory, Occupational Health, Process Safety. Additional training on one or more of these fields will be advantageousExperience working with HESQ systems i.e. ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO9001 and ISO17025Minimum 5 years’ experience with on-site HESQ management in a chemical manufacturing environment Understanding legal and other requirements that are related to HESQ i.e. OHSA 85 of 1993 and NEMA 107 of 1998Advanced computer literacy – Microsoft office (Word & Excel) essentialStrong understanding of HESQ legislation and compliance frameworksExperience in contractor management and safe systems of workTraining or experience in planning and facilitating internal and external auditsMust have good presentation skills and be confident to present training courses on HESQ topics and facilitate risk assessments or talksExcellent coordination, communication (English – reading, writing, speaking), and reporting skills.Supervisory skills or experience in managing employees will be an advantage