Mining Safety Officer – Underground & Incident Investigator

Servest Careers; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Servest Security, a unit of Servest, seeks a Safety Officer based in Secunda to ensure compliance with safety standards across mining sites. You will conduct weekly site safety checks and audits of subcontractors’ safety files, attend monthly safety meetings, and document investigations for audit readiness.

The role requires 3–5 years of mining safety experience, relevant certifications (Samtrac/NOSA/PSIRA), and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Health and Safety qualification or relevant.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly checks and updates on all site safety files.
• Audit the safety files of Servest subcontractors monthly.
• Attend safety meetings on a monthly basis.
• Upload all meeting minutes and investigations to the SHEQ X platform.
• Visit posts regularly and conduct PTO on Servest members to ensure client safety standards.
• Attend monthly SHE meetings and keep minutes for audit purposes.
• Respond to safety incidents, investigate and submit preliminary reports.
• Work with Contract Manager and Accounts Operations Executive – Mining.

Skills

Secunda base

Health and safety knowledge

Samtrac/NOSA certificates

Mining safety experience

MHSA/OHS knowledge

PSIRA Grade A

No criminal record

Medically fit

Valid driver’s license

Willing to work underground

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Health and Safety qualification

Tools

Samtrac/NOSA certificates

Job description

Servest Security, a unit of Servest, seeks a Safety Officer based in Secunda to ensure compliance with safety standards across mining sites. You will conduct weekly site safety checks and audits of subcontractors’ safety files, attend monthly safety meetings, and document investigations for audit readiness.

The role requires 3–5 years of mining safety experience, relevant certifications (Samtrac/NOSA/PSIRA), and a valid driver’s license.