Prevention Lead: Mining

Rand Mutual - RMA

Parktown (NC)

On-site

USD 8,500 - 13,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Rand Mutual Assurance seeks a strategic leader to develop and drive the prevention strategy for the Mining sector. You will translate strategy into a sector-specific execution plan and influence client behaviour, safety culture, and operational practices across mining portfolios.

You will oversee prevention programmes, collaborate with claims and underwriting teams, and deliver insight-driven reporting to executives as part of strengthening Rand Mutual Assurance's leadership in mining safety and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety Management or allied field required.
Postgraduate qualification advantageous for advanced responsibilities.
Professional registration (e.g., SAIOSH, SAIOH, IOSH) preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Translate and implement the overarching prevention strategy into a Mining-specific execution roadmap.
Provide sector insights to inform strategy refinement with the Head of Prevention.
Identify emerging risks and proactively adjust interventions.
Act as a trusted advisor to mining clients including executives and leaders.
Influence safety culture, leadership behaviours, and operational practices.
Represent Rand Mutual Assurance in mining forums and regulatory engagements.
Drive behavioural and operational change through influence and collaboration.
Oversee implementation of prevention programmes across the Mining portfolio.
Ensure alignment with claims, underwriting, and client management teams.
Develop and monitor reports and ensure scalable interventions.
Leverage risk data to identify high-risk mines and trends.
Deliver insight-driven reporting to leadership and clients.

Skills

Strategic translation

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Dashboard reporting

Data interpretation

Project management

Communication

Financial acumen

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety Management

Postgraduate qualification advantageous

Professional registration preferred

Job description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE To lead the development of the prevention strategy for the Mining sector, aligned to the overarching prevention framework set by the Head of Prevention. The role drives measurable reductions in workplace injuries, fatalities, and occupational diseases by translating strategy into targeted, data-driven interventions, influencing client behaviour, and strengthening safety capability across the mining portfolio.

Job Description

What You Will Do

Strategic Alignment & Execution

Translate and implement the overarching prevention strategy into a Mining-specific execution roadmap
Provide sector insights and recommendations to the Head of Prevention to inform strategy refinement
Identify emerging risks and proactively adjust interventions.

Client & Industry Influence

Act as a trusted advisor to mining clients, including executives and operational leaders
Influence safety culture, leadership behaviours, and operational practices
Represent RMA in industry forums, mining bodies, and regulatory engagements (as delegated)
Drive behavioural and operational change in client organisations through influence rather than authority
Support the Head of Prevention in industry engagement and positioning
Work with specialists to ensure the holistic delivery of Prevention both internally and externally.

Operational Delivery

Oversee implementation of prevention programmes across the Mining portfolio
Ensure alignment and integration with claims, underwriting, and client management teams
Drive consistency, quality, and scalability of interventions
Execute the implementation of the prevention programme across the Mining portfolio
Creation of policy development, risk management, compliance and reporting, and culture and training practices at a client level
Manage and coordinate the successful delivery of end to end client activities
Develop, review, refine, and monitor the effectiveness of the interventions at a client level
Develop reports for clients and internal and external executives.

Data, Insights & Reporting

Leverage claims and risk data to identify high-risk mines and trends
Analyse claims and risk data to develop proactive prevention related interventions
Analyse the data that emerges from the client activities to inform proactive interventions
Use predictive insights to prioritise interventions
Deliver regular, insight-driven reporting to the Head of Prevention

Contribution to Organisational Outcomes

Support improved portfolio performance (loss ratios, claims reduction)
Contribute to client retention and value enhancement
Strengthen RMA's position as a leader in mining safety and prevention
Feed learnings into broader prevention practices across sectors

What You Will Get In Return

We offer great opportunities for personal and professional development in a stable company that is 132 years strong. The role comes with a competitive salary package and various benefits. Furthermore, you will be part of a dedicated group of colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration.

Closing date: 27th September 2026

Our Commitment to transformation

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Rand Mutual Assurance and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring To The Table

Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety Management or an allied field, Engineering, Risk, or related field
Postgraduate qualification advantageous
Relevant professional registration preferred
Professional registration (e.g., SAIOSH, SAIOH, IOSH, or equivalent)
8-10 years' experience in Occupational H&S / Mine H&S / risk / prevention, preferably in Mining or heavy industry
3-5 years in a leadership or senior specialist capacity
Proven experience executing strategy within a complex, high-risk environment
Strong experience engaging mine leadership and executive stakeholders
Strong experience with mining health and safety related stakeholders
Exposure to insurance / COID / social insurance environments advantageous.

Knowledge required

Deep knowledge of legislation related to Health and Safety, including occupational hygiene, ergonomics, and health especially the Mine Health and Safety Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its Regulations, and the applicable South African National Standards related to health and safety.
COID Act and its regulations
Knowledge of various Mining H&S related institutions and the roles they play in driving H&S e.g Minerals Council of South Africa, Mine Health and Safety Council,
Mining operations, hazards, and safety systems
Claims management and insurance value chain
Risk management and prevention methodologies
Deep knowledge of legislation related to Health and Safety, including occupational hygiene, ergonomics, and health
Industry-specific risks in Mining, Mining operations, Mining related environments
Technical standards relating to health and safety
Prevention methodologies and safety management systems.

Skills