Safety Officer

Bidvest Facilities Management; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in safety management seeks a qualified Safety Manager to develop and implement safety programs in compliance with legal requirements. The role involves training, incident evaluation, and ensuring adherence to safety standards in a mining environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a mining environment.
• Registration with a recognized professional body such as SAIOSH or SACPCMP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety, risk, and environmental management programs.
• Evaluate incident reports and collaborate on corrective action plans.
• Provide coaching and support to the technical team.

Skills

Incident Investigation

Legal Compliance Assessments

SOP Training

Fatigue Management

Strata Control

HEMP

HIRA

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Diploma in Safety Management

Certification in COMSOC 1 & 2

Job description

Key Performance Areas

• Develop systems to ensure all employees comply with all relevant legal and safety requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective safety, risk, and environmental management program to ensure compliance with local (bylaws and national) legislation such as the OHS, COID, and Environmental Conservation Acts (NEMA).
• Identify safety and specific training needs, organize and coordinate safety training courses, and prepare training materials where appropriate.
• Evaluate incident reports, surveys, and audits to establish root causes and collaborate with Supervisors and Managers to formulate corrective action plans, ensuring follow-up and closure of findings.
• Liaise with on-site contractors to ensure compliance with company safety regulations and standards, including basic safety induction training.
• Provide regular safety and quality reports (e.g., toolbox talks, incident logs, near misses, man-hours, site plans, sustainability reports).
• Adhere to maintenance procedures and processes.
• Provide coaching, support, and feedback to the technical team.
• Identify, analyze, and evaluate potential hazards and risks related to safety and the environment.
• Assist in managing compliance with safety and health regulations among employees, clients, and stakeholders, including internal policies and procedures.
• Implement, enhance, and maintain occupational safety, health, hygiene, and environmental programs in line with legal requirements, ISO standards, and best practices.
• Understand and adhere to the client's permit-to-work system.
• Possess knowledge of HEMP.
• Understand incident investigation processes and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Diploma in Safety Management or an equivalent qualification
• Registration with a recognized professional body such as SAIOSH or SACPCMP
• Code B Driver’s License
• At least 2 years of experience in a mining environment
• Experience with Legal Compliance Assessments
• Incident Investigation skills
• SOP Training experience
• HIRA knowledge
• Strata Control expertise
• Fatigue Management knowledge
• Certification in COMSOC 1 & 2