About the Role
Helios Towers, a leading independent telecommunications infrastructure company operating across Africa and the Middle East, will be attending the 2026 Careers in Africa Paris Summit to engage high-calibre mid- to senior-career professionals interested in long-term opportunities across its markets.
Requirements
Location: Paris
Dates: 14–15 May 2026
Format: In-person, half-day sessions
Attendance: By shortlisting and invitation only
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:
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
Ideal Profile:
African national currently based in Paris or greater Île-de-France
Willing to relocate to Africa
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
What Helios Offers
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.