Fire Prevention Assistant

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglo American invites applications for a Fire Prevention Assistant to support the Fire Prevention Officer in implementing and maintaining the fire prevention and maintenance program at our Northern Cape unit. The role focuses on safety, equipment readiness and compliance with fire standards.

You will assist in safety drills, inspections, and reporting while collaborating with the SHEPS & Contractor Management team to ensure safe operations and rapid emergency response.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or SAQA-recognised equivalent.
• Registered with SAQCC.
• Fire Prevention & Risk Assessment or HIRA certification.
• Hazmat Awareness & Operations certification.
• Basic Ambulance Assistance (Advantageous).
• SA Driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety requirements and promote good housekeeping to create a controlled risk environment for the team.
• Discuss violations and unsafe conditions with the section’s representative, provide recommendations, and give instructions on fire safety practices.
• Assist the Fire Prevention Officer in preventing and extinguishing fires quickly and with minimal damage.
• Equip firefighting equipment and substances to prevent and minimise property damage and ensure safety of employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Assist in organizing and conducting emergency drills, including fire drills, to oversee and assess evacuation and emergency response procedures.
• Inspect new and existing buildings and structures to ensure compliance with applicable fire standards, codes of practice and regulations.
• Conduct daily inspections, maintenance and tests of firefighting equipment, ensuring compliance with Codes of Practice.
• Inspect firebreaks, evacuation routes, and assembly points in all buildings and environments.
• Inspect hazardous material storage areas for compliance with laws and regulations.
• Maintain fire prevention records and reports; provide information for inspections and recommendations for eliminating fire hazards.
• Recommend corrective actions to supervisors and coworkers; respond to mine emergencies.
• Perform other duties as instructed by the Fire Prevention Officer.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Business communication

Education

Grade 12 (NQF 4)

SAQCC registration

Fire Prevention & Risk Assessment / HIRA

Hazmat Awareness & Operations

Basic Ambulance Assistance (Advantageous)

SA Drivers licence

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity forFire Prevention Assistant. The purpose of this role is to assist the Fire Prevention Officer in implementing and executing the fire prevention and maintenance program.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As Fire Prevention Assistant your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Safety, Health, and Environment:

• Adhere to all health and safety requirements and promote good housekeeping to create a controlled risk environment for the team.
• Discuss violations and unsafe conditions with the section’s representative, provide recommendations, and give instructions on fire safety practices.

Fire Prevention and Maintenance:

• Assist the Fire Prevention Officer in preventing and extinguishing fires at the business unit quickly and with minimal damage.
• Equip firefighting equipment with substances and appliances to prevent and minimise property damage and ensure the safety of employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Assist the Fire Prevention Officer in organising and conducting emergency drills, including fire drills, to oversee and assess evacuation and emergency response procedures.
• Inspect new and existing buildings and structures to ensure compliance with applicable fire standards, code of Practices and regulations (etc.).
• Conduct daily inspections, maintenance and tests of firefighting equipment (fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire detection and suppression systems), which are well executed and comply with applicable Codes of Practice.
• Conduct inspections of firebreaks, emergency escape routes, evacuation plans, and emergency assembly points in all buildings, structures, and related working environments.
• Inspect properties that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with laws, codes of practice and regulations.
• Assist the Fire Prevention Officer in maintaining fire prevention records and reports.
• Provide information to assist with reports for inspections performed, standard violations, and recommendations for eliminating fire hazards.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Recommend corrective actions to supervisors and coworkers to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and fire prevention and maintenance program guidelines.
• Respond to mine emergencies promptly when necessary.
• Perform other duties and assignments as instructed by the Fire Prevention Officer.

This role is in SHEPS & Contractor Management (SHEPS&CM) department on a Band S5 (B-Upper) level reporting to the Section Manager Fire Prevention.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4) or equivalent SAQA-recognised qualification
• Registered with the South African Qualification and Certification Committee (SAQCC).
• Fire Prevention & Risk Assessment Certificate, or a Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) Certificate
• Hazmat Awareness and Operations Certificate
• Basic Ambulance Assistance Certificate (Advantageous)
• SA Drivers licence

Technical Knowledge

• 2-3 years of experience in fire prevention and maintenance (Advantage).
• Basic knowledge of applicable business communication.
• Company policies and procedures.
• Fire-fighting equipment and procedures.
• Safety policies and procedures.

Additional Information

Who we are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to we than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.