Safety Officer - Mamatwan Mine

SOUTH32 Limited; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Northern Cape is seeking a Safety Officer for a permanent full-time position. You will ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a safe working environment. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of mining experience and a Degree or Diploma in Safety Management. This role offers a chance to contribute to a sustainable future in a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Employer contribution to retirement fund

Assistance for part-time studies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Mining Environment.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant safety legislation.
• Computer literacy in MS Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 30, 45- and 90-days legal inspections.
• Monitor compliance to required controls and legislation.
• Facilitate event investigations and ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

Mining Environment experience

Knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act

Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM)

Computer literacy in MS Office

Knowledge of ISO standards

Education

Degree/BTECH/National Diploma in Safety Management

Blasting ticket or valid trade test

Job description

Location: Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA, 8490

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

DISCOVER ABRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low‑carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT MAMATWAN

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world’s manganese. This position is based at our open‑cut Mamatwan mine which started operating more than half a century ago.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company‑elected retirement fund.

South32 will support assistance for part‑time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a permanent full‑time position.

As a Safety Officer, you will be responsible for assisting line management in meeting safety, health and environmental standards and implementing safety initiatives in their respective work areas, by verifying compliance to HSE systems during inspections, audits, investigations and leadership interactions and interventions, specifically at Ore Preparation Plant (OPP) and Sinter Operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct 30, 45‑ and 90‑days legal inspections;
• Conduct internal audits of the system, process;
• Discuss, record and sign off findings/deviations in the inspection logbook;
• Follow up and close out all preventative and corrective actions;
• Monitor compliance to required controls, COP, standards, procedures and applicable legislation;
• Analyse trends and report to line managers;
• Facilitate event investigations and ensure quality outcomes (MTCs, LTIs and RWCs);
• Investigate and submit Significant Events, incidents, damages, hazards and complaints;
• Challenge line and contractors on identified gaps (e.g. reporting, FRC compliance, risks and hazards, etc.);
• Assist in the analysis of Safety Statistics, identify specific learnings relevant to the site and communicate as appropriate;

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Mining Environment;
• In‑depth knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996), Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and other related legislation;
• Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM) methodology;
• Computer literacy in MS Office;
• Knowledge of ISO standards i.e. ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree/BTECH/National Diploma in Safety Management;
• Blasting ticket or valid trade test will be advantageous.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This advertisement will close on 4 December 2025.