Senior Safety Officer, D1, MMS051/25GS

SeritiZA; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Safety Officer to ensure compliance with safety regulations and minimize risks in the mining sector. This role involves monitoring safety data, conducting inspections, and leading safety audits to create a safer work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safety management, with a minimum of 3 years of mining experience and relevant qualifications. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining high safety standards and making a positive impact in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mining experience in health and safety.
• In-depth understanding of safety legislation and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze safety data to minimize hazards.
• Conduct workplace inspections and participate in audits.
• Compile monthly safety reports for management.

Skills

Safety Management

Risk Management

Incident Investigation

Safety Audits

Training and Coaching

Education

Degree/National Diploma in Safety Management

Tools

Isometrix

MS Office

Job description

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, Middelburg Mine Services, Mpumalanga

Internal & External

Ref no: MMS051/25GS

Closing date: 13 May 2025

The role:

The role is responsible to continuously monitor and analyse safety data and systems to minimize and mitigate employee exposure to unsafe and hazardous conditions. The role coordinates the maintenance of 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. Ensure compliance to the MHSA requirements in terms of reporting and inspections.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• To conform to legal requirements and duties of 2.17.4.
• Manage day-to-day activities of safety officers
• Ensure that safety officers conduct workplace inspections
• 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
• Ensure that the baseline risk assessment is up to date
• Setup, participate and co-ordinate Safety departmental meetings with all necessary stakeholders, including line managers and safety representatives
• Participate in SOP and COP updates and document drafting
• Compile reports that need to be submitted monthly to the Manager
• Conduct training and coaching
• Lead / facilitate investigations and complete the required records as per MHSA
• Complete reports that need to be submitted to Divisional Safety
• Isometrix support to end users

Requirements:

• Working towards completion of Degree/National Diploma in Safety Management, 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, Mineral Regulations
• Good understanding of Operational Risk Management (ORM), safety management theory, behavioural safety and risk management framework procedures and systems
• Knowledge of Safety Management systems (Isometrix)
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession of or able to obtain a certificate of fitness

Advantageous:

• Trade and/or Mine Overseer ticket
• Blasting Certificate
• Risk Management Training
• Safety, Health & Environmental Systems
• ICAM Investigation lead and facilitator
• Supervisor training

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• 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