MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric certificate / equivalent
• Diploma / Degree in Health and Safety Management
• Blasting certificate or Valid Trade Test
• Valid driver’s license
• COMSOC 01 & COMSOC 02 or equivalent
• Computer literate (Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• 3 years’ experience in an underground Mining Environment
• 3 years’ experience in operational safety Management systems and ISO requirements
• Experience in Raiseboring operations
• Knowledge of industry and related legislation and standards
• Emergency preparedness and response management knowledge and experience in the Mining Sector
• Effective Team Player and Effective Self-Management

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform roles and responsibilities of the Safety Officer as depicted in the MHSA regulation
• Conduct Safety inspections
• Investigate incidents & accidents
• Maintain procedures for the operation in specific areas of responsibility, ensure adherence to Group Standards and Legal Requirements
• Communicate Health and Safety Awareness and Campaigns and on the job coaching of legislative and procedural requirements
• Attend meetings with the OHS Manager to give feedback and receive instructions to improve safety performance in area of responsibility
• Assist the OHS Manager with information gathering related to mandatory reports
• Assist HODs and lead internal incident/accident investigations
• Participate in 2nd and 3rd party health and safety audits in areas of responsibility
• Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective communication system with the SHEQT Function
• Manage and report on non-compliance issues