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Jaco Claasen, Senior HSE & Evacuation Manager

Jaco Claasen

Senior HSE & Evacuation Manager·The Royal Group

United Arab Emirates

Doctorate, Computer Science And Construction Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 24 years, 5 months

Senior HSE & Evacuation Manager

November 2020 - Present

The Royal Group

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

November 2020 - Present

• Spearheaded the development and implementation of an integrated QHSE strategy that streamlined
compliance with OHSAD, client standards, and internal governance, aligning site policies and processes with
ISO-based management system principles.
• Oversaw the QHSE function for a multi-service, multi-contract environment (F&B, facilities management,
maintenance, laundry, housekeeping, BOH, construction, projects, MEP, Hard FM, Soft FM), ensuring
consistent application of IMS requirements and business continuity controls.
• Prepared, reviewed, and approved method statements, risk assessments, and safe work procedures as
controlled IMS documents, ensuring traceability, version control, and compliance with client and legal
requirements.
• Facilitated effective communication of QHSE / IMS policies and procedures through structured inductions for
employees, contractors, and third parties, and spearheaded the development and rollout of new or revised
IMS policies.
• Led root cause analysis for audit and operational findings, defining corrective and preventive actions, and
meticulously tracking closure to prevent recurrence and drive continual improvement.
• Conducted formal investigations into incidents using structured methodologies, ensuring outcomes
strengthened the QHSE management system and maintained compliance with statutory, client, and corporate
requirements.
• Directed the onboarding and pre-qualification of third parties, suppliers, and contractors by assessing their
QHSE systems, certifications, and regulatory compliance against IMS expectations.
• Formulated monthly QHSE / IMS plans linked to risk profiles and forecasted activities; crafted and delivered
tailored training and coaching for HSE and operational teams to enhance competence, audit performance,
and emergency readiness.
• Designed and monitored QHSE / IMS KPIs (e.g. audit scores, NCR closure, training completion, inspection
trends) to demonstrate adherence to systems, regulations, and client audit requirements, supporting
management reviews.
• Cultivated an IMS- and quality-focused culture within the team by setting performance objectives and KPIs for
HSE specialists and engineers, providing continuous feedback, coaching, and development opportunities.
• Compiled and submitted exhaustive QHSE / IMS reports, including hazard communication, permit-to-work
performance, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness, ensuring robust documented evidence for
audits and reviews.
• Executed and periodically assessed risk management programmes and HSE initiatives, integrating risk
registers, controls, and monitoring into the broader IMS and business continuity arrangements.
• Championed environmental programmes in alignment with International Environmental Day and other
campaigns, instilling environmental objectives and awareness within the IMS.
• Served as the primary QHSE point of contact with the client via Aconex, managing formal communications
regarding audits, incidents, NCRs, and improvement plans, and supporting governance and certification
readiness.
• Utilised FSI / MRI Concept Evolution and MS 365 tools to manage QHSE workflows and tasks (creation,
assignment, tracking, and closure), enabling digital traceability, dashboard reporting, and enhanced IMS
governance.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Global HSE Manager

December 2019 - November 2020

Chemietech LLC

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

December 2019 - November 2020

• Strategic HSE Initiatives - Developed and implemented strategic HSE initiatives in line with Chemi-Techs overall safety policy and country-specific regulations and project requirements.

• HSE Philosophy Strengthening - Strengthened the organizations HSE philosophy, enhancing the overall safety culture and operational efficiency.

• Improvement Plans and Risk Management - Developed and monitored improvement plans, defined risk categories, and ensured HSE frameworks and guidelines were in place with effective monitoring and recording systems.

• Global Standards Implementation - Led global teams to implement and monitor HSE, ISO & OSHA standards across projects in the UAE, South Africa, Zambia, Mauritius, Malta, Ghana, Romania, and the Netherlands, managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Compliance and Best Practices - Managed the implementation of global-leading HSE practices, ensuring compliance with local regulations, industry standards, and internal procedures.

• Team Leadership and Performance Management - Led large teams towards project success by monitoring and managing performance according to set KPIs, risk assessments, and plans in line with internal policies and procedures.

• Documentation and Technical Proposals - Reviewed current HSE documentation and drafted new documentation for tenders on technical proposals for all projects.

• HSE Audits and Recommendations - Audited HSE progress minutes and reports from Project Safety Managers, providing recommendations on deliverable criteria.

• Global Reporting - Submitted regular credible reports to top management on all projects globally, along with findings, risk assessments, and timelines.

• Leadership Evaluation - Tested and evaluated HSE leadership according to company policy and framework through interviews, assessing capabilities and skills to manage multinational projects

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Construction and Building

Global HSE Manager

December 2019 - November 2020

Chemietech LLC.

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

December 2019 - November 2020

• Devised and executed strategic HSE initiatives in alignment with Chemi-Techs overarching safety policy and
country-specific regulations and project requirements.
• Championed the enhancement of the organisations HSE philosophy, promoting a robust safety culture and
operational efficiency.
• Developed and monitored comprehensive improvement plans, defining risk categories, ensuring that HSE
frameworks and guidelines were effectively implemented with robust monitoring and documentation
systems.
• Led global teams to adopt and monitor HSE, ISO & OSHA standards across projects in the UAE, South Africa,
Zambia, Mauritius, Malta, Ghana, Romania, and the Netherlands, managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Guided the implementation of leading global HSE practices, guaranteeing compliance with local regulations,
industry standards, and internal procedures.
• Directed large teams towards project success by analysing and managing performance against established
KPIs, risk assessments, and plans in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
• Formulated multi-project improvement plans and risk registers, integrating them into project controls and
executive dashboards, facilitating program- and portfolio-level decision-making.
• Centralised global HSE / quality reporting, trend analysis, and NCR tracking, delivering data-driven insights,
risk assessments, and corrective action timelines to senior management.
• Evaluated HSE leadership capabilities according to company policies and frameworks through structured
interviews, assessing skills necessary for managing multinational projects.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Safety

Regional HSE Manager

January 2017 - December 2019

Chemietech Pty Ltd

Johannesburg, South Africa

January 2017 - December 2019

• Health and Safety Strategy - Initiated and designed a strategy to streamline health and safety compliance to specifications and OSH Act through EPC, EPCC, PMC, EPCM, and EMC specifications for oil, gas, petrochemical, power, and construction sectors.

• Team Leadership - Managed and led a team of health and safety professionals within the engineering, procurement, and construction division.

• Training and Development - Provided training on method statements, risk assessments, and safe work procedures to improve skill and confidence.

• Risk Mitigation - Mitigated concerns for corrective actions and implemented preventative methods to reduce potential risks.

• Policy Implementation - Designed and implemented policies, compiled method statements, and conducted risk assessments and incident investigations to ensure comprehensive SHE management system implementation in compliance with laws and regulations.

• Project Audits - Regularly traveled and audited all projects to ensure consistent compliance with HSE practices and regulations.

• Monthly Planning and Training - Designed monthly plans aligned with project activities, training, coaching, and mentoring teams to increase confidence and improve performance and audit scores.

• KPI Management - Prepared KPIs to maintain systems, regulations, policies, and client audit requirements for all HSE procedures.

• Comprehensive Reporting - Prepared and submitted reports related to Hazard Communication, Quantitative Risk Assessment, Permit-To-Work System, Human Health Risk Assessment, Hazard and Operability Studies, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Process Safety Management, and Emergency Planning and Response.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Construction and Building

HSE Manager

January 2014 - August 2017

Frontier SHEQ Consulting

Johannesburg, South Africa

January 2014 - August 2017

• Directed, managed, and consulted on Frontier projects, compiling HSE specifications that aligned with
varying client designs.
• Provided consultative advice and facilitated recommendations on designs to enhance decision-making in
contractor agreements.
• Assessed and analysed HSE terms of contractors, ensuring clients were informed of relevant regulations,
laws, and procedures.
• Conducted thorough reviews and audits of approved contractors HSE systems for clients, ensuring full
compliance with safety standards.
• Represented clients and developers on significant projects such as Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton City
Diamond Walk, and Atrium on 5th, overseeing daily audit reports of progress and contractor performance.
• Oversaw HSE practices for the consultancys 15 apartment blocks and business parks property portfolio,
ensuring uniform safety practices were adhered to.
• Executed health and safety audits, identifying areas for enhancement and ensuring the implementation of
corrective actions.
• Compiled and presented monthly statistics for executive meetings, delivering insights into safety performance
and areas requiring attention.
• Established comprehensive HSE file management for principal and sub-contractors, ensuring adherence to
safety protocols.
• Reviewed corrective action deliverables, ensuring the effective implementation of safety measures.
• Participated in discussions around HSE issues in safety meetings, promoting a culture of safety and
continuous improvement.
• Ensured compliance with Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) requirements for premises, contributing
to a safer work environment.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Safety

Project HSE Manager

January 2014 - January 2017

Frontier SHEQ Consulting

Johannesburg, South Africa

January 2014 - January 2017

• Project Leadership - Led, managed, and consulted on Frontier projects, compiling HSE specifications that align with client designs.

• Consultative Advice - Provided consultative advice and made recommendations on designs to support decision-making with contractor agreements.

• Contractor Evaluation - Evaluated and analyzed HSE terms of contractors, ensuring clients were well-informed of regulations, laws, and procedures.

• System Audits - Reviewed and audited the approved contractors HSE systems for clients, ensuring full compliance with safety standards.

• Client Representation - Represented clients and developers on projects such as Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton City Diamond Walk, and Atrium on 5th, monitoring and maintaining daily audit reports of progress and contractor performance.

• Portfolio Management - Managed the HSE for the consultancys 15 apartment blocks and business parks property portfolio, ensuring consistent safety practices.

• Health and Safety Audits - Conducted health and safety audits, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions were implemented.

• Statistics Compilation - Compiled monthly statistics for executive meetings, providing insights into safety performance and areas needing attention.

• HSE File Implementation - Implemented HSE files for principal and sub-contractors, ensuring comprehensive documentation and adherence to safety protocols.

• Corrective Action Review - Reviewed corrective action deliverables, ensuring effective implementation of safety measures.

• Safety Discussions - Attended and discussed Safety HSE issues in meetings, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

• Injury & Illness Prevention - Ensured that Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) requirements for premises were achieved, contributing to a safer work environment.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

HSE Officer

January 2008 - January 2014

Comprac

Johannesburg, South Africa

January 2008 - January 2014

• Comprehensive Consulting - Provided comprehensive health and safety consulting services for major construction companies in Gauteng.

• Daily Project Visits - Visited various construction projects daily, offering guidance and consultation to on-site safety officers to maintain optimal safety standards.

• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments - Oversaw hazard identification and conducted comprehensive risk assessments (HIRA) on each project to ensure a safe working environment.

• Incident Investigation - Led investigations into accidents or incidents, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting to stakeholders.

• Health and Safety Audits - Periodically conducted detailed health and safety audits to evaluate and enhance safety protocols.

• Safety Statistics Presentation - Consolidated and presented safety statistics during progress meetings to inform all parties of the project’s safety performance.

• Project Inspections and Reporting - Conducted project inspections, developed comprehensive reports, and provided recommendations to improve health and safety measures.

• Risk Assessments - Identified potential hazards and compiled detailed risk assessments to mitigate them.

• Induction Training - Conducted induction training for workers on-site, emphasizing key safety areas such as: Fall protection measures, Proper usage and maintenance of safety harnesses, Risk assessment procedures, Fire extinguisher usage and safety.
• Client Representation - Represented esteemed clients, including Investec, Old Mutual Property, Standard Bank, Zenprop, Coffey Projects, Grinaker, Stocks, Murray & Roberts, among others.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

HSE Officer

January 2008 - January 2014

Comprac Holdings Pty Ltd.

Johannesburg, South Africa

January 2008 - January 2014

• Provided HSE support across major construction sites through inspections, coaching and compliance
assurance.
• Led HIRA processes and produced task risk assessments and control plans for high-risk work.
• Managed incident investigations and reporting with robust evidence capture and timely stakeholder
communication.
• Delivered inductions/toolbox talks on fall protection, harness use/inspection, fire safety and safe work
procedures.
• Represented esteemed clients including Investec, Old Mutual Property, Standard Bank, Zenprop, Coffey
Projects, Grinaker, Stocks, and Murray & Roberts.

Company industry:
Safety & Environment
Job role:
Safety

Construction Supervisor

January 2006 - January 2008

Accuvation.

Johannesburg, South Africa

January 2006 - January 2008

Company industry:
Technical Maintenance & Repair
Job role:
Engineering

Mechanical Technician

January 2004 - December 2005

BMW Ukhamba Auto

Johannesburg, South Africa

January 2004 - December 2005

▪ Servicing of all BMW makes and models
▪ Assisting the technician in all major engine jobs
▪ All maintenance on all vehicles

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Maintenance, Repair, and Technician

Supervisor

January 2002 - January 2004

G’s Marketing UK

London, United Kingdom

January 2002 - January 2004

▪ Control all productions and OHS programs at Maintenance Section and supervising all sub-contractors on site.
▪ Check all legal appointments.
▪ Daily and monthly inspections e.g. hand tools, ladders, scaffolding and portable electrical equipment.
▪ Attend OHS committee meetings.
▪ Hazard identification and Risk assessment at the workplace.
▪ Accident / Incident investigation.
▪ Keep records of training e.g. health & safety reps, fire fighters and first aiders.
▪ Monthly feedback regarding health & safety to management.
▪ Reporting on injuries and recording thereof.
▪ Firefighting team in place and trained.
▪ Production of all sections in root salads factory
▪ Supervising all procedures from low care, to high care, to packaging, to dispatch

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Management

Education

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH, UK

February 2026

February 2026

Doctorate, Computer Science And Construction Management

United Kingdom

University Of Portsmouth

April 2025

April 2025

Master's degree, Construction Project Management

United Kingdom

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH, UK

April 2025

April 2025

Master's degree, Construction project management

United Kingdom

SGS Limited

August 2023

August 2023

High school or equivalent, ISO45001 Lead Auditor

United Arab Emirates

PROFTECH

October 2022

October 2022

Bachelor's degree, Safety Engineering

United Arab Emirates

ProfTech

August 2022

August 2022

Higher diploma, Safety Engineering

United Arab Emirates

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA•

November 2015

November 2015

Bachelor's degree, Health

South Africa

University Of South Africa

September 2015

September 2015

Higher diploma, Health and Safety

South Africa

National Diploma in Safety Management
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NOSA

September 2009

September 2009

High school or equivalent, Health and Safety management

South Africa

SAMTRAC, HIRA, Accident investigation, Fall protection plan developer, Health and Safety Plan Developer, Risk Assessor
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Damelin

December 2005

December 2005

Higher diploma, Mechanical Engineering

South Africa

DAMELIN COLLEGE

November 2005

November 2005

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

South Africa

Volkschool High

December 2001

December 2001

High school or equivalent, High School

South Africa

Hoër Volkskool

January 2001

January 2001

High school or equivalent, Computer Science

South Africa

English Afrikaans Woodwork

Skills

Safety Management
Expert
Safety Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Top Management
Expert
Top Management
Expert
Fire Safety
Expert
Fire Safety
Expert
Safety Audits
Expert
Safety Audits
Expert
Health and Safety
Expert
Health and Safety
Expert
Meeting facilitation and minuting
Expert
Meeting facilitation and minuting
Expert
Report writing
Expert
Report writing
Expert
Safety
Expert
Safety
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
ISO
Expert
ISO
Expert
MS Office
Expert
MS Office
Expert
APPLICATION PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
APPLICATION PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
AUDITING
Intermediate
AUDITING
Intermediate
CULINARY ARTS
Intermediate
CULINARY ARTS
Intermediate
ENVIRONMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY
Intermediate
ENVIRONMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY
Intermediate
INTERNAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
INTERNAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MSC SOFTWARE
Intermediate
MSC SOFTWARE
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Intermediate
TEAM LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
TEAM LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
Inspection
Expert
Inspection
Expert
Risk Assessment
Expert
Risk Assessment
Expert
Training
Expert
Training
Expert
Safety Audits
Expert
Safety Audits
Expert
HSE
Expert
HSE
Expert
QHSE
Expert
QHSE
Expert
Safety Management
Expert
Safety Management
Expert
Top Management
Expert
Top Management
Expert
Fire Safety
Expert
Fire Safety
Expert

Languages

Afrikaans
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

IOSH

Graduate

March 2019

IIRSM

Member

January 2020

IOSM

ROSHPrac

February 2017

SACPCMP

Pr. CHSM

January 2015

SAIOSH

Technical Member

January 2018

Training and Certifications

Certifications
CHSM SACPCMP
CertIOSH IOSH MInstLM
FIDIC Certified Contract Manager
– SAMTRAC
Accident/Incident Investigator
ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
Level 3 First Aid & AED for all ages - Level 3 First Aid & AED for all ages
National Diploma in Safety Management
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
NEBOSH International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
Nebosh International Technical certificate in Oil and Gas
NEBOSH L6 Diploma in HSE

Training
ISO45001 - Lead Auditor
SGS Limited
Jul 2023
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Accident / Incident Investigator
Makrosafe
Mar 2018
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ISO9001 Lead Auditor
Advantage A.C.T.
Sep 2017
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Hobbies

  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Writing HSE Articles for Global Magazines
  • Videography
  • Guitar playing
  • Photography