Supervisor Health And Safety UG

Gold Road Resources Limited; Westonaria Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd. is recruiting a Supervisor Health & Safety – Business Partner Management for South Deep Gold Mine in Gauteng. The role partners with Business Partners and leadership to ensure compliant safety management across systems, policies, and campaigns.

The incumbent will develop plans, lead safety initiatives, and drive contractor safety practices while maintaining risk-based medical and screening requirements, reporting to the Safety Department.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Degree/National Diploma in Health and Safety Management.
• Trade Certificate or Blasting Certificate.
• COMSOC 1 and 2 Certification.
• At least 3 years’ trackless mining experience.
• 15+ years’ safety specialist experience.
• SACPCMP registration for construction safety.
• NOSA/OHSAS/ISO auditing qualifications.
• Traffic safety knowledge.
• Tailing Storage Facility knowledge and environmental management.
• Strong knowledge of Mine Health & Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996).
• Valid driver’s license Code 08 (EB).
• Medical fitness and risk-based tests may be required.

Responsibilities

• Convene and lead various Safety meetings and engagements.
• Represent accountability at Safety Department briefings and cascade initiatives.
• Develop and roll-out on-site safety campaigns and interventions.
• Draft and present safety topics for area accountability.
• Conduct safety inspections and prepare risk and audit reports.
• Design safety training materials to raise awareness.
• Monitor Safety Management System compliance and raise corrective actions.
• Lead accident/incident investigations and track closure actions.
• Liaise with stakeholders on safety matters.

Skills

Safety leadership

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Team player

Safety incident investigation

Safety management systems

Safety reporting

ISO 45001 knowledge

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Degree/National Diploma in Health and Safety Management

Trade Certificate or Blasting Certificate

COMSOC 1 and 2 Certification

SACPCMP registration (Construction Safety)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

NOSA/Auditing qualifications (lead auditor)

OHSAS 18001 & ISO 14001 knowledge

Job description

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Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780

Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

POSITION: Supervisor Health & Safety – Business Partner Management

JOB GRADING: C – Upper

DEPARTMENT: Safety

SITE: South Deep Gold Mine

TheSupervisor Health & Safety is accountable for partnering with Business Partners, operational leadership and their teams to assess the application, completeness and quality of operational health and safety management systems, processes, policies, procedures and standards. The incumbent is responsible to collaboratively develop plans and interventions to ensure compliance with prescribed regulations, operational standards and campaigns to ensure optimal and sustainable application of the safety management system.

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Be in possession of a Degree/National Diploma in Health and Safety Management
• Be in possession of a Trade Certificate or a Blasting Certificate
• Completed COMSOC 1 and 2 Certification
• Must have at least 3 years’ appropriate trackless mining experience
• At least 15 years’ experience as a safety specialist with a flair for leading contractor safe work practice
• Registered with SACPCMP for construction safety
• Audit qualifications as lead auditor for NOSA, OHSAS 18001 & ISO 14001
• Traffic safety knowledge
• Tailing Storage Facility knowledge and environmental management
• In-depth knowledge of knowledge of the Mine Health & Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996)
• Be in possession of valid driver’s license, Code 08 (EB)
• Be declared medical fit for the position and environment, as determined by risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

• Proven personal safety record
• Sound Interpersonal, collaboration and written & spoken English communication
• Established team player with good influencing skills
• Working knowledge and application of Accident investigation processes (ICAM/R-CAT)
• Working knowledge and application Safety management systems
• Familiar with safety reporting standards and systems and ability to conduct intermediate safety audit and assurance
• Have a good understanding of the ISO 45001:2018 Safety Management Standard
• Computer literate and competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Convene, lead and participate in various Safety meetings, forums and engagements
• Attend Safety Department briefing and task activity sessions to represent area of accountability and act as a conduit for escalation and/or onward cascading of key Safety management initiatives
• Participate in the development, planning and roll-out of various on-site safety initiatives, campaigns, etc. and monitor implementation in area of accountability taking remedial actions as required to maintain momentum
• Draft, collate and present relevant safety topics for cascading through area of accountability
• Conduct scheduled and ad hoc safety inspections and compile safety, risk assessment and audit reports for presentation and/or submission to operational leadership and the Safety Department highlighting any areas of best practice application and/or concern
• Design, present and/or source Safety awareness, training and coaching material/courses for operational training and awareness and, building operational team self-sufficiency to manage the Safety environment
• Schedule, conduct and participate in regular Safety Management System application, compliance and quality assessments and assume accountability for listing and monitoring corresponding actions and close outs in areas of accountability
• Conduct, facilitate and/or participate in regular operational risk assessment exercises including the facilitation of bow-tie analysis, etc. and maintain appropriate risk management schedules against which to measure operational controls, mitigation measures, etc
• Conduct and participate in assigned accident or incident investigation (ICAM and RCAT) and assume accountability for listing and monitoring corresponding actions and close outs in areas of accountability
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on safety related matters

Closing Date: 27 October 2026

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

Gold Fields is committed to advancing its Employment Equity (EE) strategy through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). All Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) and differently abled candidates may apply.