Safety Officer (Raisebore) - Sasol Shondoni Site

REDPATH MINING; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mining company located in Durban is seeking a Safety Officer. The role requires conducting safety inspections, investigating incidents, and maintaining compliance with legal requirements. Candidates must have a Diploma or Degree in Health and Safety Management, a blasting certificate or valid trade test, and at least 3 years of experience in the underground mining environment. This position offers a chance to improve safety performance and work within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in an underground Mining Environment.
• 3 years’ experience in operational safety Management systems and ISO requirements.
• Experience in Raiseboring operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform roles and responsibilities of the Safety Officer as depicted in the MHSA regulation.
• Conduct Safety inspections.
• Investigate incidents & accidents.
• Maintain procedures for adherence to Group Standards and Legal Requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-Management

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Education

Diploma / Degree in Health and Safety Management

Matric certificate / equivalent

Blasting certificate or Valid Trade Test

COMSOC 01 & COMSOC 02 or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Matric certificate / equivalent
• Diploma / Degree in Health and Safety Management
• Blasting certificate or Valid Trade Test
• Valid driver’s license
• COMSOC 01 & COMSOC 02 or equivalent
• Computer literate (Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 3 years’ experience in an underground Mining Environment
• 3 years’ experience in operational safety Management systems and ISO requirements
• Experience in Raiseboring operations
• Knowledge of industry and related legislation and standards
• Emergency preparedness and response management knowledge and experience in the Mining Sector
• Effective Team Player and Effective Self-Management

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform roles and responsibilities of the Safety Officer as depicted in the MHSA regulation
• Conduct Safety inspections
• Investigate incidents & accidents
• Maintain procedures for the operation in specific areas of responsibility, ensure adherence to Group Standards and Legal Requirements
• Communicate Health and Safety Awareness and Campaigns and on the job coaching of legislative and procedural requirements
• Attend meetings with the OHS Manager to give feedback and receive instructions to improve safety performance in area of responsibility
• Assist the OHS Manager with information gathering related to mandatory reports
• Assist HODs and lead internal incident/accident investigations
• Participate in 2nd and 3rd party health and safety audits in areas of responsibility
• Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective communication system with the SHEQT Function
• Manage and report on non-compliance issues