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
