SHEQ Manager

SHEQ Manager

Location: Kinshsa DRC

We are a leading independent telecommunications infrastructure company with one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa and the Middle East. Our business model promotes infrastructure sharing and enables mobile network operators to deliver mobile connectivity more efficiently, reliably, and sustainably across high-growth markets.

Overview

Reporting to senior operational leadership, the SHEQ Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring that all operations are conducted in a safe, healthy, environmentally responsible, and quality-driven manner.

The role is responsible for defining, implementing, and continuously improving Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) management systems in line with organisational standards, local legislation, and international best practice. The successful candidate will work closely with operations, projects, suppliers, and external stakeholders to embed a strong and consistent SHEQ culture across all sites and offices.

Role Responsibilities

As the SHEQ Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Owning and leading SHEQ policies, management systems, and governance frameworks in line with group standards and local regulatory requirements
• Defining, implementing, and continuously improving SHEQ strategies, processes, and performance objectives across all operations and sites
• Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality legislation and minimum operational standards
• Leading risk management activities, including risk assessments, hazard identification, mitigation planning, and management of change
• Conducting and overseeing SHEQ inspections, audits, and reviews, ensuring timely corrective actions and continuous improvement
• Managing incident, accident, and near-miss reporting, including root cause analysis and reporting to senior management
• Monitoring and reporting on SHEQ performance through KPIs, dashboards, and management reports
• Delivering SHEQ training, awareness programmes, and culture-building initiatives for employees and contractors
• Ensuring supplier and contractor SHEQ compliance through audits, evaluations, and improvement plans
• Supporting the achievement and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications

Requirements for the Role

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Engineering, Technical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Health & Safety, or Business / Administrative Sciences
• A minimum of 5–10 years’ experience in a management role
• At least 5 years’ proven experience in a SHEQ / HSE leadership position
• Experience within telecommunications, infrastructure, power generation, or industrial environments
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Fluency in both English and French

Desired Skills

• Strong leadership and people management capability
• Excellent organisational, monitoring, and follow-up skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Proactive, autonomous, and results-oriented approach
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills
• Integrity, discretion, and sound professional judgement
• Ability to drive change, innovation, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Application deadline: Applications should be submitted by 23/02/2026

Helios Towers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.