Mine Health & Safety Lead — Safety Champion in Mining

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Health and Safety Officer in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on enforcing safety regulations, conducting inspections, and delivering essential training to ensure a safe working environment in the mining sector.

The candidate will have MHSA knowledge, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to risk management, supporting safety policies and incident reporting.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• Mine Health and Safety Inspector qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety programs per Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Conduct site inspections and safety audits at Soweto mining operations.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses; prepare reports and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training to employees at all levels.
• Ensure maintenance and proper use of PPE and safety equipment.
• Advise management on health and safety and assist in policy development.
• Maintain accurate health and safety records and statistics.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the organization.
• Liaise with government authorities and external stakeholders on safety matters.
• Stay updated on MHSA changes and best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Training and facilitation

Education

National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

MHSA Inspector qualification or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Health and Safety Officer in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on enforcing safety regulations, conducting inspections, and delivering essential training to ensure a safe working environment in the mining sector.

The candidate will have MHSA knowledge, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to risk management, supporting safety policies and incident reporting.