Job Description

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