HSE Manager - Mining Project, Ghana

About the role

DRA Projects is looking for an experienced, suitably qualified Ghanaian HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety and Environmental performance on a mining project in Ghana. Reporting to the Project Manager and working closely with the Construction Manager, contractors and project teams, the role implements and sustains effective HSE management systems in line with Ghanaian legislation, client requirements and DRA standards. The position is open only to Ghanaian nationals who can work on site.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all project HSE activities, supporting construction management, supervisors, contractors and project personnel.
• Ensure compliance with Ghanaian HSE legislation, mining regulations, client specifications and DRA standards.
• Implement and maintain project-specific HSE management systems, risk management processes and operational controls.
• Manage contractor HSE performance through mobilisation, onboarding, competency checks, inspections, audits, monitoring and corrective action closure.
• Coordinate inspections, compliance assessments and audits, and lead incident investigations with root cause analysis and lessons learned.
• Oversee high-risk construction and underground mining activities, occupational health, industrial hygiene and environmental management.
• Drive behavioural safety initiatives, leadership engagement and planned task observations.
• Develop HSE personnel, monitor KPIs and indicators, and exercise the authority to stop unsafe activities.

Required profile

• National Diploma or degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• Recognised HSE qualification such as NEBOSH International General Certificate or Diploma, IOSH or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of HSE experience in mining, construction or major industrial projects, including 5 years in an HSE management or senior leadership role.
• At least 5 years of practical HSE experience in underground mining, and 3 years managing contractor HSE in EPCM/EPC environments.
• Formal training in incident investigation, risk assessment and HSE auditing; ISO 45001 auditor certification desirable.
• Excellent English; proficiency in relevant Ghanaian local languages is an advantage.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Ghanaian OHS, mining and environmental legislation and mining and construction HSE risks.
• Risk management, incident investigation, HSE auditing and corrective action.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and digital HSE reporting systems.
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.