Safety Officer - Mining

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Accommodation provided at site

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career progression

Supportive management

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Safety Officer for a mining site near Bloemfontein. You will oversee health and safety compliance, implement policies, conduct inspections, and promote a strong safety culture to protect employees and contractors.

The role requires a National Diploma in Safety Management, MHSA knowledge, and at least 3 years of mining experience with excellent communication and training skills.

Qualifications

• Professional safety management skills for mining operations.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Strong communication and training capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety management systems.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments of mining operations and facilities.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Provide safety training and toolbox talks to employees and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with MHSA and related regulations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across the organization.

Skills

Safety management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Communication

Training

Education

National Diploma in Safety Management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a dedicated and experienced Safety Officer to oversee health and safety compliance at their mining site near Bloemfontein . This role is critical for ensuring a safe working environment for all employees and contractors, adhering to rigorous industry standards and South African regulations. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing safety policies and procedures, conducting inspections, and promoting a strong safety culture. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive safety professional to make a tangible difference in a high-risk environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive health and safety management systems.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments of all mining operations and facilities.
• Investigate all accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Provide safety training and toolbox talks to employees and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant South African mining health and safety legislation (e.g., MHSA).
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent qualification.
• Registered with the relevant professional body (e.g., SAIOSH).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Safety Officer in the mining industry .
• Thorough knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and associated regulations.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and incident investigation techniques.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and training skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and benefits package.
• Company accommodation and meals provided at site.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for career progression within the safety field.
• Supportive management committed to workplace safety.