Safety Officer

Mid Career (4 – 6 yrs exp) – Contractor
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Type: Contractor

Job Purpose

To implement, monitor, and advise on all aspects of the Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) management system on a mining site. The Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), 1996 and other legislation to achieve a zero-harm working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Compliance & Administration
• Maintain and update legal compliance documentation
• Facilitate safety meetings and submit safety performance reports

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent
• SAMTRAC / COMSOC 1&2 certification
• 3 years’ Safety Officer experience in mining
• In-depth knowledge of MHSA and Regulations
• Valid Certificate of Fitness for mining

Advantageous Requirements

• SACPCMP registration as Candidate Construction Health and Safety Officer
• Experience with ISO 45001-based Safety Management Systems
• Blasting, First Aid Level 3, Firefighting certifications
• Specific mining discipline experience

Sectors: Chemical, Oil & Gas, PetrochemicalFunctions: Chemical, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical