The overall purpose of this position is to ensure that all national site-specific Heath & Safety requirements are adhered to and that the client’s needs are always efficiently and professionally met. The position entails the development and installation of a pro-active approach to all health and safety measures over multiple sites. Effective pro-active management of all resources must be attained to ensure quality service delivery is provided.

Qualifications, experience and other competencies required:

• At least 8-10 years’ experience in Health & Safety preferably in the mining industry.
• Knowledge of all ISO compliance 9001/14001/27001/23001 and all the requirements.
• Great knowledge and experience in Organisational and Environmental Health and Safety, equivalent courses completed (SAMTRAC & Risk management, Environmental Health & Safety Management, etc.) are crucial.
• SLA and contractional co-ordination,
• Very analytical individual with excellent Problem-Solving Skills.
• Ability to manage and discipline staff.
• Strong Operational Planning, Leadership and Organisational Skills as well as good Interpersonal Communication and Client Liaison Skills are essential.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in MS Word and Excel and up to date with the latest modern technology.
• Must be able to work under pressure and for extended hours as and when required.
• A Valid unendorsed driver license with own reliable transport and willing to use for business purposes.

• No criminal record or any pending cases.
• Contactable references.

Job Specification (Not totally inclusive):

• Maintaining good relations between employer and the Client with regard to services rendered.
• Constantly evaluating the service levels provided and making recommendations to the Client regarding the improvement of services.
• Ensuring continuous assessment of the Client’s premises and minimizing as far as possible risky access and creating several barriers to would be criminals.

• Drafting of health and safety recommendations based on the assessment and report of findings to the client.
• Ensuring that all Security Officers on site meet the contractual requirements as stipulated by the Client.
• General Management and supervision of staff and ensuring that all their queries are dealt with promptly.
• Submitting relevant monthly reports to the Client and Management.
• Assist in managing shrinkage budgets as set out by the Client.
• Attending regular meetings with the Client and Senior Management.
• Submit monthly security reports to the Client.
• Training of Staff and Management – Client procedures and systems.
• Liaising daily with Senior Management to resolve health and safety matters.

Core Competencies:

• Well-presented individual.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong planning, organizational, administration skills is required.
• Good interpersonal and client liaison skills are required.
• Leadership, Self-Development and Development of others.
• Results driven and Goal Setting.
• Driving and Managing change.
• Interpersonal skills.