MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Matric certificate / equivalent

Diploma / Degree in Health and Safety Management

Blasting certificate or Valid Trade Test

Valid driver’s license

COMSOC 01 & COMSOC 02 or equivalent

Computer literate (Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

3 years’ experience in an underground Mining Environment

3 years’ experience in operational safety Management systems and ISO requirements

Experience in Raiseboring operations

Knowledge of industry and related legislation and standards

Emergency preparedness and response management knowledge and experience in the Mining Sector

Effective Team Player and Effective Self-Management

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform roles and responsibilities of the Safety Officer as depicted in the MHSA regulation

Conduct Safety inspections

Investigate incidents & accidents

Maintain procedures for the operation in specific areas of responsibility, ensure adherence to Group Standards and Legal Requirements

Communicate Health and Safety Awareness and Campaigns and on the job coaching of legislative and procedural requirements

Attend meetings with the OHS Manager to give feedback and receive instructions to improve safety performance in area of responsibility

Assist the OHS Manager with information gathering related to mandatory reports

Assist HODs and lead internal incident/accident investigations

Participate in 2nd and 3rd party health and safety audits in areas of responsibility

Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective communication system with the SHEQT Function

Manage and report on non-compliance issues