SHE Officer - Mining - Kathu Northern Cape (44-month Contract)

Our client, a leading mining company is looking to appoint a SHE Officer to join their team based in Kathu, Northern Cape for a 44-month contract.
The main purpose of this role is to assist supervisors/line managers in complying with SHE systems requirements and undertaking and participating in inspections, audits, investigations, leadership interactions, and interventions in the workplace, among other duties.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12
• Higher Certificate in Safety Management (NQF5)/ National Diploma (preferred)
• Valid Driver's License and own vehicle.
• Experience with Passport 360 and ISOMETRIX
• 3-5 years' experience in daily SHE management in a mine or construction environment (preferably open cast), with supervisory experience.
• Proficient in computer literacy skills, particularly in MS Office applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understand standards and recommended practices to ensure compliance with regulations and industry best practices.
• Possesses knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996) and other related legislation and applies this knowledge to ensure compliance and safety in the workplace.
• SAMTRAC Mining or COMSOC 1 & 2 (Advantageous).
• A3 Risk Management (Advantageous).
• Learning from Incidents course (Advantageous).
• SACPCMP Registration as a Safety Officer (Advantageous).

Duties & Responsibilities:

Performance and Delivery
SHE Inspections:

• Maintain an inventory of facilities, equipment and infrastructure that must be inspected regularly in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Maintain an updated schedule of inspections that covers all facilities, equipment and infrastructure that must be inspected regularly in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Conduct physical condition inspections per the approved schedule, communicating findings to and ensuring sign-off by the relevant legal appointees.
• Assess and inspect associated documentation.
• Discuss, record, and sign off on findings in the logbook.
• Capture relevant information on the applicable company system, such as ISOMETRIX, and verify effective close-out of previous findings.

Investigations:

• Assist and participate in the incident investigation per the company's requirements.
• Compile investigation reports and obtain necessary signoff and copies of associated documents.
• Capture incidents and related actions on the relevant systems such as ISOMETRIX.
• Follow up on the close-out of corrective actions.
• Support the Senior SHE Specialist and Chief Safety Officer with the compilation of SHE Files.
• Report, capture, and verify the close-out of High Potential Hazards from assigned areas of responsibility.

Promoting Safety Culture:

• Support actions necessary to ensure effective implementation of Project Safety Improvement Plans (SIPs)
• Actively participate in Safety initiatives (e.g., Hazard hunts and HPH reporting)
• Conduct and or participate in Internal Audits in areas of responsibility and other areas as assigned
• Execute the Emergency drills in assigned areas of responsibility
• Access safety statistics to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Contractor Management and Coaching:

• Reconcile the contractor safety files and approve the files in Passport 360 if found to be compliant.
• Conduct site establishment audits on contractors.
• Collect statistics from contractors every week and consolidate them into a weekly project report.
• Assist contractors and SHE Representatives in their areas of responsibility

Reporting:

• Prepare and submit a weekly SHE Officer report using prescribed templates or format.
• Execute scheduled physical condition inspections and ensure necessary documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Discuss, document, and provide sign-off for all findings in the logbook.
• Collect information using Isometrix and ensure all previous findings have been closed out.
• Update the inspection schedule to ensure all inspections are conducted on time.
• Investigate damages, MTCs, FACs, and near misses as required.
• Prepare and finalise reports, obtain signoff, and ensure all associated documents are correctly stored and maintained.
• Follow up on corrective actions to ensure they have been implemented effectively.
• Work with the Section Manager of Safety to complete Red Files and ensure that all necessary information is provided.
• Execute the investigation and submission of High Potential Hazards and ensure they are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Support actions on the Safety Improvement Plan (SIP) and ensure all necessary steps are taken to improve workplace safety.
• Actively participate in Safety initiatives such as VFL and STEPS to increase awareness and promote a safety culture.
• Conduct internal audits in respective areas to identify potential safety hazards or risks and take necessary steps to address them.
• Execute emergency drills to ensure all employees are prepared and know what to do in an emergency

Technical Skills:

• Demonstrate strong organising skills.
• Meet deadlines and set goals effectively.
• Show persistence in tasks.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Function well under pressure.
• Exhibit strong administration skills.
• Display excellent interpersonal skills.
• Deliver effective presentations.
• Draft comprehensive reports.
• Solve problems efficiently.
• Utilize MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) proficiently.
• Demonstrate competency in ISOMETRIX and Passport 360.

Desired Skills:

• Mining
• SHE Officer
• Safety
• Contract

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years