Superintendent Health and Safety UG

Sibanye Stillwater; Brits; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 860,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye Stillwater in Brits, North West province, is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Supervisor to plan, monitor and improve safety across mining operations. You will implement policies, lead audits, and drive compliance with ISO 14001 and regulatory requirements.

The role requires at least 5 years in health and safety supervision, a Grade 12, NQF6 or higher, and solid interpersonal and computer literacy skills.

Qualifications

• Have exceptional communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
• Be medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Be in possession of valid grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• Be self-motivated, capable of working independently and delivering timeously
• Have at least 5 years' experience as Supervisor Health & Safety or at Supervisory Level in a similar environment
• Be in possession of NQF 6 (National Diploma or an Advanced Certificate) Health & Safety / Risk / Mining / Processing / Engineering OR Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Practice in Mining (WCL2)
• Have clear security screening record.
• Have valid driver's license (if applicable)
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Be computer literacy (MS Office)

Responsibilities

• Implements, certifies and maintains Health and Safety Systems (ISO 14001) by implementing Policies, Standards and Procedures in accordance with best practice and legal requirements, ensuring that Management systems are subject to regular audits and reviews, recording non-conformance and implementing corrective action.
• Schedules and undertakes periodic Health and Safety audits and inspections for all units – identifies deviances and initiates corrective action.
• Interprets, implements and maintains programmes for the effective monitoring of Health and Safety characteristics by reporting on Health and Safety performance indicators, ensuring compliance to requirements and that continuous improvement in Health and Safety conditions are achieved.
• Coordinates Health and Safety projects effectively by identifying, defining and planning with due regard to inputs from interested and affected parties, obtaining necessary regulatory approval, scoping projects and procuring finance and services.
• Undertakes continuous research in new technology, systems and application thereof to effect improvement in results by implementing and monitoring results of new technology.
• Ensures that Health, Safety and Environmental issues are maintained by effective PPE usage according to standard procedures, taking responsibility for own safety as well as that of others.
• Performs any other activities necessary for the effective completion of his/her work.
• Health & Safety Management: Determines objectives and targets with regards to Health and Safety systems and services, costs, health and safety and labour requirements by ensuring that certified and detailed Health and Safety system and plans are in place and communicated.
• Ensures tactical requirements for the Health and Safety Unit are implemented by advising Management and stakeholders on matters relating to Health and Safety and provides input for company policies and procedures.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Medically fit

Self-motivated

Excellent interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

NQF 6 Health & Safety / Mining / Engineering

OHS Practice in Mining (WCL2)

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Technology (advantageous)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Have exceptional communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)
• Be medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Be in possession of valid grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• Be self-motivated, capable of working independently and delivering timeously
• Have at least 5 years' experience as Supervisor Health & Safety or at Supervisory Level in a similar environment
• Be in possession of NQF 6 (National Diploma or an Advanced Certificate) Health & Safety / Risk / Mining / Processing / Engineering OR Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Practice in Mining (WCL2)
• Have clear security screening record.
• Have valid driver's license (if applicable)
• Have excellent interpersonal skills

Requirements

• Have exceptional communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)
• Be medically fit to work in the specific business area.
• Be in possession of valid grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• Be self-motivated, capable of working independently and delivering timeously
• Have at least 5 years' experience as Supervisor Health & Safety or at Supervisory Level in a similar environment
• Be in possession of NQF 6 (National Diploma or an Advanced Certificate) Health & Safety / Risk / Mining / Processing / Engineering OR Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Practice in Mining (WCL2)
• Have clear security screening record.
• Have valid driver's license (if applicable)
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Be computer literacy (MS Office)

Advantageous Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and Advanced Diplomas Bachelor Degree Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology will be added advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Operational
• Implements, certifies and maintains Health and Safety Systems (ISO 14001) by implementing Policies, Standards and Procedures in accordance with best practice and legal requirements, ensuring that Management systems are subject to regular audits and reviews, recording non-conformance and implementing corrective action.
• Schedules and undertakes periodic Health and Safety audits and inspections for all units – identifies deviances and initiates corrective action. Follows up regularly,
• Interprets, implements and maintains programmes for the effective monitoring of Health and Safety characteristics by reporting on Health and Safety performance indicators, ensuring compliance to requirements and that continuous improvement in Health and Safety conditions are achieved and that reporting of Health and Safety data to regulatory bodies is undertaken
• Coordinates Health and Safety projects effectively by identifying, defining and planning with due regard to inputs from interested and affected parties, obtaining necessary regulatory approval, scoping projects and procuring finance and services. Ensures that contracts are compiled to ensure effective delivery and that Management plans are devised and implemented for the project in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14001.
• Undertakes continuous research in new technology, systems and application thereof to effect improvement in results by implementing and monitoring results of new technology, literature search completing feasibility studies, attending relevant technology forums e.g. conferences, seminars, workshops, colloquiums.
• Ensures that Health, Safety and Environmental issues are maintained by effective PPE usage according to standard procedures, taking responsible for own safety as well as that of others
• Performs any other activities necessary for the effective completion of his/her work.
• Health & Safety Management
• Determines objectives and targets with regards to Health and Safety systems and services, costs, health and safety and labour requirements by ensuring that certified and detailed Health and Safety system and plans are in place and are communicated and understood by relevant parties
• Ensures that tactical requirements for the Health and Safety Unit are implemented by advising Management and stakeholders on matters relating to Health and Safety and provides input for company policies and procedures.
• Informs Management on tactical issues within the scope of Health and Safety Unit’s function that do or could impact on business. Offers recommendations for solutions to address such situations.
• Ensures that matters of tactical value are executed within the Health and Safety Unit’s function by conducting regular follow-ups and reviews on related policies and procedures as well as assisting and advising where necessary.
• Compiles and manages the annual budget by identifying future needs related to historical and current trends and assumptions. Monitors expenditure in relation to the budget, continually identifies and investigates variances and makes necessary adjustments.
• Ensures that the Unit’s vision, mission, values and strategies are implemented and complied with.

Additional Requirements

• Advanced Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Practice in Mining (WCL3)

Job Purpose

• To continuously plan, promote and monitor compliance with Health and Safety standards/regulations within a business unit, in order to achieve pre-planned targets and deliverables.