Safety Officer

Gmi Advisory; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety management company based in Polokwane is seeking a Safety Officer to assist with health and safety compliance matters and conduct internal audits. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Safety Management and 2 to 3 years of experience in a mining environment. Strong risk assessment training and valid first aid certification are required. This role involves significant responsibilities, including compliance inspections and accident investigations.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years’ experience in open cast and underground mining environment.
• Risk Assessment Training.
• Environmental Awareness Training Course.
• COMSOC I & II (Advantage).
• Valid First Aid Training Certificate.
• Valid Driver’s License (Code EB / 08).

Responsibilities

• Assist the manager with health and safety compliance.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Investigate accidents and incidents.
• Participate in internal risk assessment process.
• Conduct internal audits and log safety data.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Risk Assessment

Accident Investigations

Emergency Preparedness

Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Education

National Diploma in Safety Management (NADSAM)

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

To assist the manager with the day-to-day management of all health and safety compliance matters.

Hold the legal appointment in terms of the MHS Act regulation 2.17.1 (Appointment of Safety Officers).

Carry out all duties and functions of the Safety Officer as contemplated in the MHS Act regulation 2.19.1.

Key Responsibilities :

Effective implementation and monitoring of all safety process

Participate in internal risk assessment process

Conduct inspections to determine and improve level of compliance to health and safety regulations

Investigate accidents and incidents

Inform stakeholders with regard to the status of health and safety at the Mine

Accompany the inspector of Mines during compliance inspections on the mine and participate in DMRE enquiries

Participate in SHE related meetings and safety awareness campaigns

Gather input / data for SHE reports and statistics according to organisational requirements

Conduct internal audits according to organisational procedures and legislative requirements

Maintain the SHE Risk Management System according to organisational requirements

Log inspections, incidents, accidents, and audits

Effective Contractor safety management

Emergency Preparedness and response

Minimum Requirements :

National Diploma in Safety Management (NADSAM) or equivalent in Occupational Health & Safety

2 to 3 years’ experience in open cast and Underground Mining Environment

Risk Assessment Training

Environmental Awareness Training Course

COMSOC I & II (Advantage)

Advanced computer literacy

Accident investigations (ICAM / RCAT)

Valid First Aid Training Certificate

Valid Driver’s License (Code EB / 08)

Sound verbal and written communication skills in English

Able to work under minimum supervision