Senior Safety Officer

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID, Drivers and qualifications.

Senior Safety Officer, D1

Seriti, New Vaal Colliery, Free State

Internal & External

Ref no: NVC031/25GS

Closing date: 13 May 2025

The role:

The role is responsible to continuously monitor and analyse safety, health & environment data and systems to minimize and mitigate employee exposure to unsafe and hazardous conditions. The role coordinates the maintenance of SHE systems by conducting daily, weekly and monthly analysis. Reporting the findings to the relevant line manager for action plans to be implemented and maintaining effective procedures and systems.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• To conform to legal requirements and duties of 2.17.4
• Participate in Safety Audits ensuring all logistical arrangements in preparation for the audits are made
• Participate in Operational Issue–based Risk Assessments and compile action plans from risk assessments performed
• Setup, participate and co-ordinate departmental meetings with all necessary stakeholders, including line managers and
• safety representatives
• Compile reports
• Conduct training and coaching

Requirements:

• National Diploma in Safety Management or working towards completion, 10 subjects as minimum completed L1
• Minimum of 3 years mining experience in health and safety
• Mining or Technical professional with relevant Safety training and sound performance record inclusive of 1 year in middle management positions
• Learning from incidents investigation (LFI) experience
• In depth understanding of relevant safety and mining legislation including: The Mine Health and Safety Act, Occupational Diseases Act
• Good understanding of Operational Risk Management (ORM), safety management theory, behavioural safety and risk management framework procedures and systems
• Knowledge of Safety Management systems
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Trade and/or Mine Overseer ticket
• Blasting Certificate
• COMSOC 1 & 2
• Experience in mining, engineering or metallurgy
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
• ISO45001 & 9001 auditor
• ICAM Investigation Lead
• ICAM Investigation Facilitator

Please note:

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• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only