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Chief Health and Safety Officer (Mining – Open Cast)
Job summary
A leading recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a Chief Health & Safety Officer. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in open cast mining operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of health and safety experience in mining, hold relevant certifications, and provide support and guidance on safety matters. This position offers a competitive salary package of R30,000 to R40,000 CTC based on experience.
Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience in mining health & safety, specifically in open cast mining.
- In-depth knowledge of Mine Health and Safety legislation.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Responsibilities
- Enforce compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act and site safety procedures.
- Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and safety audits.
- Investigate incidents and compile detailed reports.
- Maintain statutory safety records and documentation.
- Liaise with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy.
- Provide guidance on health and safety matters.
- Ensure continuous improvement of safety standards.
Skills
Education
Chief Health & Safety Officer (Mining – Open Cast) Danté Personnel Recruitment•Benoni
SA - Gauteng, Benoni R30 000 CTC - R40 000 CTC (Based on experience). We are seeking an experienced and highly knowledgeable Chief Health & Safety Officer to lead and enforce Mine Health and Safety compliance across open cast mining operations. The successful candidate will ensure full adherence to MHSA requirements, drive a strong safety culture, and act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities.
- Enforce compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and all site safety procedures
- Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, and safety audits
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near‑misses and compile detailed reports
- Maintain all statutory safety records and documentation
- Liaise with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE)
- Provide guidance, coaching, and support on health and safety matters across site operations
- Ensure continuous improvement of safety standards and systems
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- SAMTRAC / COMSOC / NEBOSH certification (essential)
- SACPCMP registration (or eligible/registrable)
- Minimum 5 years’ mining health & safety experience, with open cast mining essential
- In‑depth knowledge of Mine Health and Safety legislation
- Valid driver’s licence
Consultant: Amandre de Lange - Dante Personnel Pretoria Faerie Glen
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