Job Description

Join Us
At MAST, we're not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers - we're shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you're part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life MAST offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.
What you'll do
Role purpose: Lead, develop, and champion the SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) strategy across all MAST operations. Ensure SHEQ excellence by providing strategic direction and oversight for workforce, assets, and supplier performance. This role is responsible for the creation, execution, and continuous improvement of comprehensive management systems and standards, ensuring proactive Site safety and security, environmental stewardship, stakeholder compliance, and exceptional quality in all processes through strategic leadership.
Who you are
Key accountabilities and decision ownership :
Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local and national regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections of tower sites, equipment, and maintenance activities.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

SHEQ Strategy & Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive SHEQ strategy aligned with the organization's overall business objectives.
• Provide expert guidance and support to leadership and teams to ensure a culture of SHEQ excellence.

Policy Development & Governance:

• Establish and maintain robust SHEQ policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring alignment with local and national regulations, as well as international best practices.

Risk Management & Assurance:

• Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of SHEQ-related risks across the organization.
• Oversee the implementation of effective risk management controls and assurance processes.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• Strategic Thinking & Planning

Ability to develop and implement strategic SHEQ plans that align with the organization's overall business objectives.

• Leadership & Influencing

Proven ability to lead, motivate, and influence teams and stakeholders to achieve SHEQ excellence.

• Technical Expertise

In-depth knowledge of SHEQ principles, practices, and regulations, with a strong understanding of risk management and assurance processes.

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions based on data and evidence.

• Change Management

Ability to effectively manage change and drive the adoption of new SHEQ programs and initiatives.
Knowledge and experience - essential

• Proven broad knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of South-Africa and its regulations, with a strong track record of a minimum of 5 years of enforcing the act and regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 and related schedules
• Multifaceted knowledge for either or all international standards relating to ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18001 or ISO45001.

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• A Grade 12 is essential
• Minimum related 3-year qualification/relevant professional Occupational Health and Safety qualification, preferably a diploma or Bachelor's degree qualification
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) are highly desirable.
• A minimum 8 - 10 years relevant working experience in safety or health management roles, ideally within the specific industry with proven track record on key outputs and disciplines is essential.
• With at least 3-5 years leadership experience

Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At MAST we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
What's in it for you
Who we are
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
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Together we can.
Commitment from Vodacom
Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people's individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.