Job Description

Job Summary
Job Title: Safety Officer
Location: Mpumalanga, Nkangala District, Middelburg
Job Type: 7 month Contract, expected to work Full-Time hours
Job Duties:

• To conform to legal requirements and duties of 2.17.1.
• Conduct inspections at the various Operating sites taking instructions from CSO/Safety Superintendent regarding inspections through ensuring findings and observations recorded and closed out in the logbook
• Conduct incident and accident investigations according to safety protocols and corporate requirements and report on all incidents and accidents and submit to CSO/Safety Superintendent.
• Participate in Safety Audits ensuring all logistical arrangements in preparation for the audits are made
• Set up audit schedules and identify necessary areas of concern and make recommendations as well as compile and distribute audit reports to the Section Heads

Participate in Operational Issue-based Risk Assessments and compile action plans from risk assessments performed * Review Issue-Based Risk Assessment as applicable

• Setup, participate and co-ordinate safety meeting with all stakeholders ensuring that regular meetings are setup with all necessary stakeholders, including line managers and safety representatives
• Prioritise safety action plans and follow-ups within the meetings and obtain stakeholder buy-in as well as record and minute the meetings
• Conduct training and coaching
• Develop and conduct safety induction courses and site-specific safety training
• Ensure Contractors packs are in place for all contractors
• Coaching safety representatives and other personnel.

Education:

• 8+ yrs of experience - Grade 12
• Blasting Certificate
• Experience in open cast coal mining
• Knowledge of MHSA
• Experience with Construction
• COMSOC 1&2

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a safety officer in the mining industry

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop safety protocols
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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