Head, Safety Health and Wellness Management, Vanderbijlpark (M2)
Listing reference: arcmt_000941
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 21 October 2026
Position summary
Industry: Steel Industry
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Vanderbijlpark
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our company
Part of the worldwide ArcelorMittal group with an industrial presence in 27 countries, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is the largest steel producer on the African continent, with a production capacity of 5 million tonnes of liquid steel per annum. Both flat and long steel is produced in hundreds of grades and specifications. Steel is as relevant as ever to the future success of our world. As one of the only materials to be completely reusable and recyclable, it will play a critical role in building the circular economy of the future. Steel will continue to evolve, becoming smarter, and increasingly sustainable. At ArcelorMittal, our goal is to help build a better world with smarter steels.At ArcelorMittal South Africa, our "We Care" value drives our unwavering commitment to safety and zero harm for our employees. We seek applicants who share this dedication and are ready to uphold our high safety standards.It is essential to regularly check your emails for updates regarding your application status. We utilise "Wamly”, a one-way recorded interview platform, to streamline our hiring process. Should you receive an invitation to complete a recorded interview, please ensure it is submitted by the specified deadline. Timely completion of this step is crucial for your application to be considered for the opportunity. We appreciate your diligence in this process and look forward to your participation.
Introduction
The Head of Safety, Health and Wellness Management provides strategic leadership, governance, assurance, performance oversight, and technical excellence for safety, health, occupational hygiene, wellness, and process safety across ArcelorMittal South Africa. The role is responsible for developing and implementing the Safety, Health and Wellness strategy, ensuring compliance with legislative and Group requirements, driving continuous improvement, and promoting a proactive risk-based culture that protects employees, contractors, assets, and business sustainability.
The incumbent serves as the principal advisor to executive leadership on Safety, Health and Wellness matters and acts as the primary interface between ArcelorMittal South Africa, ArcelorMittal Group, regulatory authorities, business units, and other external stakeholders
Job description
1. Job Key Performance Areas: Strategic Leadership
• Develop and maintain the Safety, Health, and Wellness strategy aligned with business objectives and ArcelorMittal Group requirements
• Drive the implementation of strategic initiatives to improve safety, occupational health, wellness, and process safety performance.
• Provide leadership and direction on all Safety, Health and Wellness matters.
• Support executive leadership in setting performance targets and priorities.
• Represent AMSA in Group Health & Safety forums and contribute to the development of corporate standards and programs.
• Drive the implementation of strategic initiatives to improve safety, occupational health, wellness, and process safety performance.
• Provide leadership and direction on all Safety, Health and Wellness matters.
• Support executive leadership in setting performance targets and priorities.
• Represent AMSA in Group Health & Safety forums and contribute to the development of corporate standards and programs.
2. Governance, Compliance and Assurance
• Ensure implementation and maintenance of the Safety, Health, and Wellness governance framework
• Lead assurance, audit, and verification processes across operations.
• Monitor compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), Environmental and Occupational Health requirements, ArcelorMittal Group Standards and Policies, Fatality Prevention Standards and AMSA’s internal policies and management systems.
• Escalate significant risks, systemic weaknesses, and compliance concerns to the executive management.
• Ensure closure and verification of audit findings, incidents, and management review actions.
3. Safety, Health, and Wellness Management
• Develop and coordinate safety, health, and wellness programs throughout the organization
• Ensure effective implementation of occupational health, wellness, medical surveillance, and health promotion programs.
• Act as custodian of Safety and Health legislative compliance within the business.
• Identify and assess hazards and risks inherent in business operations and establish appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Establish and monitor of critical controls and risk management systems.
• Promote a culture of prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement
4. Performance Monitoring and Reporting
• Consolidate, analyse, and govern Safety, Health and Wellness performance information.
• Monitor leading and lagging indicators and identify trends requiring intervention.
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards, reports, and management reviews.
• Present performance results, risk profiles, and recommendations to executive leadership and relevant governance structures.
• Ensure integrity, consistency, and quality of reported information
5. Incident Management and Organizational Learning
• Lead the review of fatalities, serious incidents, and significant potential incidents.
• Provide technical leadership and support during investigations.
• Review root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness.
• Ensure lessons learned are communicated and embedded across the organization.
• Monitor implementation of actions arising from incidents and corporate alerts.
6. Risk Management and Technical Excellence
• Provide expert guidance on occupational safety, occupational health, wellness, industrial hygiene, contractor management, and process safety.
• Support operational management in developing and implementing robust risk management systems.
• Promote a risk-based approach to decision making.
• Drive implementation of critical control management principles and fatality prevention initiatives.
• Facilitate sharing of best practices across business units.
7. Capability Building and Culture Development
• Develop organizational capability through training, awareness campaigns, leadership development, and competency programs.
• Identify capability gaps and establish improvement plans.
• Promote safety leadership, employee engagement, and behavioural excellence.
• Strengthen safety culture, health awareness, and employee wellbeing across the organization.
8. Stakeholder and Regulatory Engagement
• Maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, government agencies, industry bodies, and external stakeholders.
• Represent the company at industry forums, audits, inspections, and regulatory engagements.
• Advise leadership on legislative developments and compliance implications.
• Serve as liaison between ArcelorMittal Group, ArcelorMittal South Africa leadership, employees, and external stakeholders.
9. Financial and People Management
• Lead and develop the Safety, Health and Wellness team.
• Manage departmental budgets and resources.
• Ensure optimal organizational structure, succession planning, and talent development.
• Manage performance, coaching, and development of direct reports.
• Ensure effective deployment of resources to support strategic priorities.
Minimum requirements
• B Honours Degree (NQF 8 / 10) in Safety Management or related discipline.
• Management Development Program (MDP) or MBA is advantageous.
• Professional Health & Safety qualifications are advantageous.
• A relevant qualification in Safety / Contract Management and Certification in OHSAS 18000 / ISO 45001 will be advantageous
• Qualification in Quality Management and Certified Quality Auditor status advantageous.
• Minimum 12 years’ relevant experience in a managerial role
• Management experience within a heavy industrial, mining, manufacturing, engineering, or related environment.
• Demonstrated experience in strategy development, governance, compliance, risk management, and organizational leadership.
• Sound knowledge of South African Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience engaging with regulators, executive management, organized labour, and external stakeholders.
• Advanced understanding of occupational safety, occupational health, wellness, and risk management systems
• Management Development Program (MDP) or MBA is advantageous.
• Professional Health & Safety qualifications are advantageous.
• A relevant qualification in Safety / Contract Management and Certification in OHSAS 18000 / ISO 45001 will be advantageous
• Qualification in Quality Management and Certified Quality Auditor status advantageous.
• Minimum 12 years’ relevant experience in a managerial role
• Management experience within a heavy industrial, mining, manufacturing, engineering, or related environment.
• Demonstrated experience in strategy development, governance, compliance, risk management, and organizational leadership.
• Sound knowledge of South African Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience engaging with regulators, executive management, organized labour, and external stakeholders.
• Advanced understanding of occupational safety, occupational health, wellness, and risk management systems
Personal Attributes
• Sound business acumen and an ability to think strategically
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with good bilingual capabilities
• Good interpersonal skills, including a high level of discretion and diplomacy and ability to manage conflict and gain consensus commensurate with this senior position
• Analytical, benchmarking, problem solving and co-ordination skills
• Dynamic with high energy levels
• Ability to influence relevant external agencies and make recommendations
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with good bilingual capabilities
• Good interpersonal skills, including a high level of discretion and diplomacy and ability to manage conflict and gain consensus commensurate with this senior position
• Analytical, benchmarking, problem solving and co-ordination skills
• Dynamic with high energy levels
• Ability to influence relevant external agencies and make recommendations