Group Safety Lead

Mventech; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 850 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Group Safety Lead for underground mining projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in safety leadership, particularly in underground environments. Responsibilities include fostering a safety culture, conducting compliance audits, and leading safety initiatives. This full-time position is based in Centurion, Gauteng, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Proven history of carrying legal appointments as required by the Mine Health and Safety Act of South Africa.
• 10+ years in underground mining as a Safety Leader, with at least 3–5 years in a senior role.
• Strong exposure to project execution environments and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a strong culture of care and safety with visible leadership.
• Design and implement a proactive Safety, Health and Environmental system.
• Lead safety and risk assessments in line with the project schedule.
• Ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act and other regulations.
• Lead High Potential Incident investigations and track corrective actions.
• Conduct underground inspections regularly.

Skills

Leadership

Proactive and Detail-Oriented

Excellent Organisational Skills

Adaptable & Willing to Learn

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Diploma / Degree in Safety Management or Equivalent Technical Qualification

Job description

About Mventech

Mventech Group offers Professional Services and Engineering Consulting to local and international mining clients.

About the Position

Mventech is looking for a highly motivated Group Safety Lead – Underground Mining to join our team, to provide corporate group leadership supporting our underground mining projects and studies.

Position Details

• Position: Group Safety Lead
• Location: Centurion, Gauteng with occasional travel
• Employment Type: Full time
• Reporting: CEO Degree of Responsibility: Senior

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Safety Management or Equivalent Technical Qualification with proven history of having carried legal appointments as required by the Mine Health and Safety Act of South Africa
• SAMTRAC and COMSOC 1 & 2 or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and medically fit for underground work
• Years in a Safety Leadership role for underground mining environments

Preferred / Advantageous

• Underground metalliferous blasting certificate
• Compet and BSACPCMP (South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions) registration as a Health and Safety Officer / Manager
• SAIOSH (South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health)
• NEBOSH, ISO

Certifications

• First Aid Level 1 or higher
• 10+ years in the underground mining industry as a Safety Leader, with at least 3–5 years in a senior role.
• Strong exposure to project execution environments, including contractor management and capital projects management.
• Experience interacting with DMRE, conducting audits, and closing regulatory findings.

Responsibilities

• Safety Culture Leadership

  Work with the Project Managers and Safety Leaders at sites to lead a strong culture of care and safety, with zero tolerance for harm to people or the environment. Despite being based at the Corporate Offices, show strong Visible Felt Leadership at the various projects to enable and energise the corporate culture. Provide corporate guidance and specialist input in designing and implementing the required policies, systems and controls at group level.

• Safety System Leadership

  Design, implement and improve a pro-active, LEADING INDICATOR Safety, Health and Environmental system for the Project in support of the Mine Site and Mventech's Safety System. This includes, but not limited to ISO systems at the Project Site. Conduct system audits and track compliance to performance.

• Project Safety Governance

  Lead safety and risk assessment planning in line with the Project Schedule with particular focus on key milestone events. Lead Contractor Safety Management, with particular focus on regular audits and site inspections to ensure compliance to procedures and standards. Ensure all Site Project people, inclusive of Contractor and Sub-Contractors are medically fit with the required training and competency certificates.

• Regulatory Compliance & Legal Obligations

  Familiarise and ensure full compliance with the applicable sections and regulations of the Mine Health and Safety Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and applicable ISO standards and statutory requirements that change from time to time in various jurisdictions. Participate and support the Project Manager during any inspections carried out by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE).

• Risk & Incident Management

  Lead High Potential Incident investigations using the appropriate method (ICAM). Guide the team to identify the root cause of any high-potential incident and ensure the right corrective actions are taken to prevent it from happening again. Set up a system to regularly review past incidents and check that the corrective actions are still in place and effective. Stay in close contact with the Mine's Safety Teams to learn about any high-potential incidents that could affect the Project Team, and take aligned steps to reduce similar risks on site.

• Underground-Specific Safety Oversight

  Conduct a minimum of 2 x underground inspections over a period of 30 days. This means in practice, visiting sites regularly to maintain a strong support for enabled safety.

• Contractor & Stakeholder Management

  Manage contractor SHE files and enforce prequalification standards. Facilitate alignment with internal safety systems and legal obligations. Liaise with project managers, engineers, SHE teams, and DMRE inspectors.

• Coaching, Leadership & Team Development

  Lead, mentor, and develop the safety teams across all underground execution sites. Foster a culture of visible leadership, accountability, and hazard reporting.

Skills and Attributes

• Leadership: Lead by example from the front both on-site and off-site.
• Proactive and Detail-Oriented: Ability to anticipate needs and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent Organisational Skills: Manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Adaptable & Willing to Learn: A strong desire to grow, learn, and take on new challenges in mining and engineering projects.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

How to Apply

This role is ideal for someone eager to learn, willing to take on responsibility, and looking to grow their career in the mining and engineering sectors.

If you are a highly motivated Safety Lead with a passion for health and safety, driving processes and supporting project team members, we encourage you to apply.

Join our dynamic team and contribute to exciting projects that make a difference.

Send your resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples to … with the subject: Group Safety Lead – Underground Execution Projects. Be sure to include the position title in the subject line.

We look forward to hearing from you.