Telecommunications & Infrastructure Opportunities â DRC (Paris Recruitment Event)
We are supporting recruitment for exciting telecommunications infrastructure opportunities with Helios Towers, a leading independent telecom tower company operating across Africa.
We are looking to connect with African diaspora professionals based in France, particularly those interested in contributing to the growth of telecom infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
This is a unique opportunity to join a company playing a critical role in expanding mobile connectivity across Africa.
SHEQ Manager
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