Safety and Risk Manager

CA Mining; Musina; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diamond company is seeking a Senior Safety and Risk Manager in Musina, South Africa. The role involves improving safety performance across mine operations, managing SHE risk systems, and ensuring compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of managerial experience in a large mining operation, with a recognized degree in Safety and Risk or related fields.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of operational Safety, Health, and Risk management experience at a managerial level.
• Experience in large mining operations with underground, surface, and plant experience.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and understand local socio-political contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategies to improve Safety, Health, and Risk performance across mine operations.
• Develop integrated SHE risk management systems aligned to business goals.
• Drive compliance with updated Safety and Health standards.

Skills

Operational Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Compliance with SHE Standards

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Education

Recognised Degree in Safety and Risk / mining / engineering (NQF 7)

Registration with a South African professional institution

Job description

Overview

Our international client, the world’s leading diamond company, is in search of a talented Senior Safety and Risk Manager to join their group. The purpose of the role is critical to ensure the management of the implementation, application and monitoring of SHE legislation and standards for the Group.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in managing a portfolio at an executive or senior level with the Groups strategic objectives in mind.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategies to improve Safety, Health, and Risk performance across mine operations.
• Develop and manage integrated SHE risk management systems aligned to business goals and legislation.
• Drive compliance by revising and implementing updated Safety and Health standards.
• Evaluate effectiveness of programmes, including audits, inspections, training, and awareness.
• Identify and mitigate high-risk exposures to property, liability, and personnel.
• Ensure alignment with industry best practice, legal requirements, and insurance standards.
• Oversee resource efficiency to maintain capacity for operational risk management.
• Provide expert guidance on hazard identification, risk assessment, and long-term risk control.

Qualifications and Skills

• Recognised Degree in Safety and Risk / mining /engineering (NQF 7) combined with practical experience
• Registration with a South African professional institution would be advantageous
• A minimum of 8-10 years operational Safety, Health and Risk experience at a managerial level
• Experience working at a large mine with an extensive footprint preferably, underground, Surface and plant experience.
• Understands Safety and Risk resources, risks and opportunities and applies this knowledge to pre-empt and manage issues and to create solutions
• Applies tools and techniques to identify the key factors that contribute to risk and harm. Empowers line management to contribute to risk management
• Work with diverse teams and sensitive to local social, political and cultural realities
• Well-developed relationship building with key stakeholders to achieve required outcomes
• Applies audit processes and activities to analyse data to identify and escalate risks