Senior Mine Safety Leader: Health & Compliance Champion

Placements24; O Mente; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid & retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, seeks a Mine Safety Superintendent to lead health and safety at our client’s mining operation. You will develop, implement, and enforce policies, oversee audits, and drive a strong safety culture.

The role requires MHSA knowledge, 7+ years in mine safety with 3+ in supervision, plus training delivery and leadership skills. A degree or diploma in OHS is expected, with first aid certification desirable.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (e.g., National Diploma or Bachelor's degree).
• 7+ years in mine safety management with 3+ years in supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of MHSA and relevant legislation.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and incident investigations.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective training programs.
• Proficiency in safety management software and MS Office.
• First Aid certification and related safety qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive health and safety management systems for the mine.
• Ensure compliance with MHSA and mining health and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of mine sites, equipment, and practices.
• Lead and manage the mine safety team, providing guidance and training.
• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses with root-cause analysis.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs to employees and contractors.
• Promote a positive safety culture and encourage participation in safety initiatives.
• Manage occupational health programs, including risk assessments and health surveillance.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors on safety matters.
• Prepare and present safety performance reports to senior management.

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Training delivery

Education

National Diploma in OHS

Bachelor's degree in OHS

Tools

Safety management software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, seeks a Mine Safety Superintendent to lead health and safety at our client’s mining operation. You will develop, implement, and enforce policies, oversee audits, and drive a strong safety culture.

The role requires MHSA knowledge, 7+ years in mine safety with 3+ in supervision, plus training delivery and leadership skills. A degree or diploma in OHS is expected, with first aid certification desirable.