SHE Chief Safety Officer

Sasol; Sasolburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy and chemicals company is seeking a Safety Manager to enhance safety protocols and compliance within a mining environment. The candidate will be responsible for implementing SHE strategies, analyzing incident patterns, and ensuring adherence to safety legislation. Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, with at least 6 years of relevant experience in the field. Join Sasol and contribute to our commitment to safety and sustainability while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• 6+ years relevant experience in safety management.
• Bachelor's degree required in Safety Management or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, synchronize, and sustain safety inspections and assessments.
• Implement SHE strategy for best-in-class safety performance.
• Coordinate safety activities and advise management.

Skills

Integrate SHE into Business Plans and Procedures

Business Insight

Operational and Safety Factors

Align Plans

Assessment Skills

Safety Management Techniques and Principles

Action Orientation

Stakeholder Management

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or B Tech in Safety Management or equivalent

Grade 12

Job description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture, and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job Req Id

8627

Closing Date

09 June 2025

OME

EMI: Mining

Geographical Area

Sasolburg, Free State

Role Category

Execution

Purpose of Job

To plan, synchronize, and sustain inspections, assessments, and take the right action to maintain safety and health in the working environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Implement SHE strategy to achieve best-in-class safety performance and improve safety metrics.
• Coordinate site safety activities and advise management on safety issues.
• Analyze injury and incident patterns, propose preventative actions, and track activities.
• Facilitate accident investigations, conduct root cause analyses, and implement risk control measures.
• Maintain SHE database, plan and conduct management reviews, and report to stakeholders.
• Ensure activities comply with safety, health, and environmental standards, protecting worker health and safety.
• Enforce compliance with standards within the mining environment.
• Stay informed on laws and regulations affecting mining projects.
• Drive SHE strategy towards zero harm and continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to support project objectives.
• Enhance personal skills and knowledge, and develop personal performance plans.
• Manage team performance and foster a collaborative, innovative team environment.

Formal Education

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s Degree or B Tech in Safety Management or equivalent

Working Experience

6+ years relevant experience

Required Skills

• Integrate SHE into Business Plans and Procedures
• Business Insight
• Operational and Safety Factors
• Align Plans
• Assessment Skills
• Safety Management Techniques and Principles
• Action Orientation
• Stakeholder Management
• Accountability

Sasol is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prioritize applicants from designated groups and individuals with disabilities, providing reasonable accommodations as needed.