Job Description

Fire Safety



Develop fire safety plans and oversee fire systems.



Ensure compliance with SANS 10400-T, NFPA, and municipal bylaws.



Legal Compliance & Appointments



Manage legal appointments under OHS Act & MHSA.



Liaise with SAPHRA, NNR, and local authorities.



Prepare for audits and maintain compliance documentation.



Risk Assessments



Lead all types of risk assessments (baseline, task-based, continuous).



Use tools like TapRooT, Bowtie, and RCAT.



Maintain a central risk register and track controls.



Incident Investigation



Lead investigations and reporting (OHS Act, MHSA, MHI Regs).



Coordinate with SAPHRA, NNR, and environmental agencies.



Hazardous Chemical Management



Oversee handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals.



Maintain SDS, ensure proper training, and regulatory reporting.



Internal Capacity Building



Mentor HSE Officers and conduct internal audits.



Develop training programs aligned with legal and ISO standards.



Prepare for and support external regulatory audits.



Commissioning & Operational Readiness



Integrate safety into cold/hot commissioning and process startup.



Lead PSSRs, HAZOPs, emergency drills, and contractor safety.



Ensure all permits/licenses are in place before operations.

Qualifications and Experience :

Degree in Safety, Engineering, or related field (Postgrad preferred).

Certifications:

SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, TapRooT, HAZOP, SAQCC (advantageous).



8+ years in HSE roles in mining, nuclear, or high-risk sectors.



Experience in legal compliance, audits, risk assessments, and commissioning safety

Core Competencies :

Advanced Legal and Regulatory Interpretation



Expert in OHS Act, MHSA, MHI Regulations, NEMA, SAPHRA, NNR, and environmental law.



Multidisciplinary Technical Safety Expertise



Skilled in safety engineering, fire safety, radiation protection, emergency response, and applying SANS, NFPA, ISO standards.



Leadership, Supervision & Team Development



Experienced in leading and mentoring HSE staff and managing legal appointments and performance.



Audit, Inspection & Compliance Assurance



Capable of leading internal and external audits, gap analyses, and managing corrective actions.



Incident Management & Root Cause Analysis



Proficient in TapRooT, RCAT, Bowtie Analysis, and managing high-consequence incidents.



Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Engagement



Strong communicator with the ability to influence across all organizational levels and with regulators.



Systems Thinking & Continuous Improvement



Able to design integrated safety systems and lead long-term improvement efforts.



Digital Fluency & Analytical Capability



Skilled in digital safety platforms, data analytics, risk registers, and dashboards.



Professional Integrity & Ethical Leadership



Upholds confidentiality, accountability, and promotes a culture of legal and ethical compliance.

Compliance Statement:

The Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all health and safety systems, procedures, and operational controls are compliant with South African legislation and standards, including:



Laws and Regulations



OHS Act



MHSA



Construction Regulations (2014)



Major Hazard Installation Regulations (2022)



Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations



NEMA



Municipal Fire and Environmental Bylaws



SAPHRA and NNR licensing frameworks



Fire Systems



SANS 10400-T



SANS 1475



NFPA 72, NFPA 400



SAQCC Fire Systems certification



Hazardous Chemicals



SANS 10234 (GHS)



SANS 10228/10229



ISO 11014



Radiation Protection



SAPHRA, NNR protocols



Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) obligations



Incident Reporting



MHSA Sections 22 & 24



SAMRASS



SAPHRA & NNR reporting



NEMA and municipal protocols



System Validation



Internal and external audits



Regulatory inspections



Third-party compliance reviews



Commissioning safety readiness assessments



All safety documentation, legal registers, and appointments must be maintained in a secure, auditable format and readily available for inspection. The Safety Specialist is accountable for ensuring that the organization's safety performance exceeds minimum legal requirements and supports a culture of operational integrity and regulatory excellence.



Between 7 - 10 Years