Senior Safety Officer, D1, Nvc031 / 25Gs

Seriti Resources; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Safety Officer to enhance workplace safety and health standards. This role involves continuous monitoring of safety data, conducting audits, and participating in risk assessments to ensure compliance with legal requirements. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in mining safety, with at least three years of relevant experience and a National Diploma in Safety Management. Join this forward-thinking company to make a significant impact in minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze safety, health & environment data.
• Conduct training and coaching for safety protocols.

Skills

Incident Investigation

Safety Management Systems

Operational Risk Management

Behavioral Safety

Safety Audits

Education

National Diploma in Safety Management

Tools

Risk Management Frameworks

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

Internal & External

The Role

The role is responsible for continuously monitoring and analyzing 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 findings to the relevant line manager for action plan implementation, and maintaining effective procedures and systems.

Responsibilities Will Include But Not Limited To

Conforming to legal requirements and duties of 2.17.4.

Participating in Safety Audits and ensuring all logistical arrangements are made.

Participating in operational issue-based risk assessments and compiling action plans from performed risk assessments.

Setting up, participating in, and coordinating departmental meetings with all necessary stakeholders, including line managers and safety representatives.

Compiling reports.

Conducting training and coaching.

Requirements

National Diploma in Safety Management or working towards completion, with a minimum of 10 subjects completed at Level 1.

Minimum of 3 years mining experience in health and safety.

Mining or technical professional with relevant safety training and a sound performance record, including at least 1 year in middle management positions.

Experience in incident investigation (LFI).

In-depth understanding of relevant safety and mining legislation, including the Mine Health and Safety Act and Occupational Diseases Act.

Good understanding of Operational Risk Management (ORM), safety management theory, behavioral safety, and risk management frameworks and systems.

Knowledge of Safety Management systems.

Valid driver's license.

Possession or ability 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.

ICAM Investigation Lead.

Please Note

A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver's license, must accompany your application.

Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets.

All applicants are thanked for their interest.

Applications not responded to within 30 days of the closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful.

Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only.