Safety Officer

Area:

Middelburg/Witbank, Mpumalanga

Job Purpose:

This position exists to support and assist the Site Manager to give authority and designated responsibility for the SHE management systems and ensure safety measures compliance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• National Diploma in Safety Management or another relevant tertiary qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an opencast mining environment.
• Sound knowledge and practical application of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), Act 29 of 1996, and relevant regulations.
• Experience working with the HSEC Online Management System.
• Competent A Certificate will be advantageous.
• Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office and safety management systems).
• Valid Code B driver's licence.
• Medically fit in accordance with mine and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Site Manager in implementing and maintaining SHE management systems and ensuring legislative compliance.
• Facilitate and coordinate hazard identification and risk assessment processes.
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, and assist with implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Respond to legal inspections, audits, targeted safety campaigns and emergency situations.
• Monitor, analyse and interpret leading and lagging safety and health indicators to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Compile accurate safety statistics, reports and presentations for management and client reporting.
• Maintain and administer the HSEC Online Management System, ensuring data integrity and timely reporting.
• Develop, review and implement safety procedures, standards, training material and awareness programmes.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and compliance assessments.
• Facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks and employee engagement initiatives.
• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture through coaching, mentoring and visible field leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies, client standards and statutory requirements.

Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of mining health and safety legislation and industry best practices.
• Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching and influencing abilities.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Customer and client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure within a fast-paced mining environment.