Safety Manager - Urgent

Galaxy Gold Reefs; Barberton; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Galaxy Gold Reefs in Barberton is looking for a Safety Manager to lead the implementation of Safety Management Systems in compliance with legal requirements in mining. The successful candidate must have extensive experience in incident investigation, risk management, and leading safety audits.

Applicants should have a diploma in a relevant field, alongside a minimum of 5 years of mining safety experience, with a strong focus on ensuring the mine’s adherence to safety legislation and standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years' mining safety experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Extensive knowledge of legal requirements under the Mine Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the mine's Safety Management Systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections.
• Lead accident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Mining safety management

Incident investigation

Risk management

Safety auditing

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Mining Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety

COMSOC 1 and COMSOC 2 or equivalent

Job description

Minimum Qualifications Criteria

• Grade 12.
• National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Mining Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related qualification.
• COMSOC 1 and COMSOC 2 (or equivalent mining safety qualification).
• Minimum of 5 years' mining safety experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Extensive knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act, Regulations and associated legal requirements.
• Proven experience in incident investigation, risk management and safety auditing.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Code B driver's licence.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop, implement and maintain the mine's Safety Management Systems.
• Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, Regulations, Mandatory Codes of Practice and Company Standards.
• Conduct and oversee risk assessments, safety inspections, audits and workplace monitoring programmes.
• Lead accident and incident investigations and ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Compile, analyse and submit statutory reports, safety statistics and management reports.
• Monitor legal compliance and provide recommendations to management regarding corrective actions and risk mitigation.
• Facilitate safety training, awareness campaigns and behavioural-based safety initiatives.
• Liaise with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), organised labour, Gold Mines.