Chief Safety Officer Johannesburg

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

Job summary

Hire Resolve is seeking a Chief Safety Officer to enhance safety excellence in a mining operation in Gauteng. The role includes developing safety policies and overseeing training, with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement of safety management systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the coal industry and strong leadership skills to drive a culture of safety.

Qualifications

• 7 years coal industry experience in opencast and process plant.
• Proven ability to develop and implement safety policies and programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage Health and Safety at Palesa Coal.
• Formulate and manage the Health and Safety budget.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety systems

Education

BTech / National Diploma in Safety Management

Job description

Chief Safety Officer

Resolve is currently seeking a Chief Safety Officer to join our client's mining operation based in Gauteng.

The Chief Safety Officer will play a key role in ensuring the safety and well-being of employees and promoting a culture of safety excellence throughout the organization.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing safety policies, procedures, and initiatives, as well as overseeing safety training and compliance.

Responsibilities

1. Manage Health and Safety at Palesa Coal
2. Carry a legal appointment as per the MHSA (Chief Safety Officer) - 2.17.4
3. Formulate and implement Health and Safety strategy at the mine
4. Establish and enforce an effective health and safety culture in the organization
5. Formulate and manage the Health and Safety budget
6. Ensure effective stakeholder engagement processes are in place
7. Investigate and address all health and safety complaints, incidents, and accidents
8. Ensure continuous improvement of health and safety management systems
9. Conduct, facilitate, and review risk assessments (Baseline, Issue-based, and Mini-HIRAs)
10. Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and initiatives to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
11. Oversee safety training programs to ensure employees are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills
12. Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify and rectify potential hazards
13. Investigate incidents and accidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
14. Monitor and analyze safety performance indicators and report on trends and areas for improvement
15. Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and implement continuous improvement strategies

Requirements

• BTech / National Diploma in Safety Management
• COMSOC 1 and 2
• Knowledge of Health and Safety systems – implementation and maintenance
• Drivers License
• Must have coal industry experience – 7 years in opencast and process plant
• Strong knowledge of relevant safety regulations and standards
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Proven ability to develop and implement safety policies and programs
• Experience in incident investigation and corrective action implementation
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Willingness to travel to various mining sites as required

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career move. Salary is negotiable. Our client offers a highly competitive salary based on experience.

Apply today by contacting Katijah, Menina, Esmari, Stefnie, or Janoke at Hire Resolve, or connect with us on LinkedIn. Visit our website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV.

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Chief Safety Officer • Johannesburg, Gauteng