Safety Specialist

Metso; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in South Africa is seeking a Safety Specialist to enforce a safety-first culture. Responsibilities include conducting audits, coordinating safety plans, and ensuring compliance with safety management systems. Applicants should have at least 2 years of safety experience in construction, along with relevant certifications and a valid driver's license. The role offers hybrid working conditions and extensive learning opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Global incentive program

Flexible work environment

Extensive learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of construction/plant safety experience required.
• Familiar with Health and Safety Mining and Construction Acts.
• Valid driver's license and passport are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety culture with a zero mindset.
• Conduct full safety audits to evaluate compliance.
• Coordinate the preparation of Emergency Response Plans.

Skills

Risk assessment facilitation

Communication

Hazard identification

Computer literate

Legal liability

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

NADSAM or SAMTREK/Safety Officer certificate

Job description

Job Title

We are seeking a Safety Specialist to join our Field Services Teams in Cape Town, South Africa.

What You Will Do

• Promote a safety culture with a zero mindset where safety is the prime concern.
• Encourage employee involvement in continuous safety improvement.
• Implement the site safety management plan.
• Conduct full safety audits to evaluate compliance with safety management plans and systems.
• Report SHE matters and performance to the SHE Manager.
• Liaise with Client Line and Safety Management to ensure full understanding of all safety issues.
• Ensure Metso Minerals personnel are involved in local SHE Committees.
• Participate in safety meetings to understand site specific requirements.
• Perform pre-start safety reviews with the Client’s Management to facilitate “bridging documents.”
• Coordinate the preparation of Emergency Response Plans on specific sites.
• Identify hazards and risks through analysis and inspection of personnel, plant and environment.
• Focus on the elimination of unsafe acts and rectify unsafe conditions quickly.
• Conduct workplace inspections.
• Perform safety training such as LTI’s, Risk Assessments and Safety Walk-Abouts.

Specific Responsibilities

• Perform detail inspections at all sites in the area of responsibility.
• When possible, the following appointed persons must be part of the inspection team: 2.6.1, 2.17.1, 2.6.2 and Safety.
• Keep record of inspections and report all deviations from standards.
• Check that corrective actions have been taken for deviations from previous visits.
• When a life‑threatening act or condition exists, stop the work and rectify immediately.

• Perform necessary safety related training on sites and office‑based training for new employees and refresher training for all existing employees.

• Maintain detailed records of hours and shifts worked, dressings LTI reportable accidents and personal records of all staff on sites.
• Record all accident/incident investigations and documentation pertaining to the site safety program, including safety officer daily inspections.

• Perform audits to measure site specific requirements.

• Design information associated with proprietary equipment and profit margins and similar commercial information.
• No information regarding accidents or statistics may be shared with the media without the approval of Management.

• Compile month end reports including number of shifts worked, total hours worked, number of LTI’s and high potential incidents as per SHE Manager format.

• Manage all aspects of safety associated with materials handling bulk equipment, site construction and erection and commissioning.

Who You Are

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Familiar with the Health and Safety Mining Act and the Health and Safety Construction Act.
• NADSAM or SAMTREK / Safety Officer certificate (COMSOC II).
• Risk assessment facilitator.
• Familiar with the process of inspections and audits.
• Legal liability experience.
• Hazard identification.
• 2 Years construction/plant safety experience.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Valid passport.
• Computer literate – Essential.

Requirements

• Technical background regarding bulk material handling.
• Bulk material handling equipment and customer relationships.
• Communicator – Handle customer needs & customer complaints.>
• Handle stress in breakdown situations.
• Plan & use own initiative.
• Willingness / Ability to travel locally and internationally for site specific work.
• Regular standing, walking, climbing or balancing required.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 15kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Use of keyboards, telephones, copiers, fax, visits and movement through shops and travel experiences.
• Climbing of stairs, ladders, scaffolds at jobsites and customer facilities.
• Harsh environmental conditions due to dust, heat, wind and rain.
• Must be medically fit to perform site specific duties.

What's In It For You

• An inspiring purpose – Enabling sustainable modern life.
• Compensation and rewards – Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities – Flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture – Inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best.
• Extensive learning opportunities – Growth dialogue, internal mobility, mentoring and education assistance.
• Worldwide support – Leverage our network of peers across the world.

Get in Touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Go to our website www.metso.com, click on careers and start your application.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national‑origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or disability status.