Chief Safety Officer

Hire Resolve; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hire Resolve's Client is seeking an experienced Chief Safety Officer to lead Safety, Health and Environmental initiatives within a Mpumalanga-based mining operation. You will identify hazards, manage risks and ensure compliance with safety standards across the site.

The ideal candidate has extensive underground hard rock experience, a formal safety qualification, and a proven track record in safety leadership, policy development, and contractor safety management.

Qualifications

• Underground hard rock safety experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead safety committees and develop policies.
• Strong knowledge of safety, health and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Identify hazardous conditions and unsafe practices in the workplace.
• Lead Health and Safety committees and support policy development.
• Coordinate and implement SH&E policies, standards and procedures.
• Conduct inspections and audits to identify safety risks.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Hazard identification

Education

Grade 12

National Diploma in Safety Management

Blasting Certificate for Metalliferous Mines

COMSOC 1&2

OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001

Job description

Description

Hire Resolve's Client is currently looking for an experienced Chief Safety Officer to join their mining company based in Mpumalanga.You will be responsible for leading safety, health and environmental initiatives, identifying and managing workplace risks, and ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards and procedures across the operation.

Responsibilities

• Identify hazardous conditions and unsafe practices in the workplace.
• Provide leadership and direction on Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality matters.
• Lead Health and Safety committees and support the development of safety policies, codes of practice and objectives.
• Coordinate and implement Safety, Health and Environment policies, standards and procedures.
• Conduct Health and Safety inspections across working areas and offices.
• Conduct physical inspections, audits and walkabouts to identify potential safety risks.
• Integrate Health and Safety practices throughout the organisation, including contractor safety management.
• Assess risks associated with workplace hazards.
• Implement and maintain relevant Safety, Health and Environment systems.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement in workplace safety.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Minimum 5 years' Underground Hard Rock experience
• National Diploma in Safety Management (Degree would be advantageous)
• Blasting Certificate for Metalliferous Mines
• COMSOC 1&2
• OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001
• Valid Driver's License

Benefits

• Salary: Negotiable
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (If Applicable)