Marikana: Safety Officer

About the Role

The Safety Officer position at our Marikana project requires an experienced professional to implement and monitor health and safety plans, procedures, and safe work practices for construction and installation activities. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with mine site rules, client requirements, contractor procedures, and applicable South African health and safety legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor site-specific health and safety plans, procedures, and safe work practices for construction and installation activities.
• Conduct baseline, issue-based, and continuous risk assessments for various work activities.
• Carry out daily site inspections, planned task observations, and safety audits.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, induction training, refresher training, and safety awareness campaigns for employees and subcontractors.
• Monitor permit-to-work compliance and verify that high-risk activities are properly authorised and controlled.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, determine root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain safety records and reports, including inspection registers, incident statistics, induction records, training records, and legal compliance documentation.
• Participate in safety meetings with the client, mine representatives, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor use of personal protective equipment and ensure that unsafe acts and conditions are addressed immediately.
• Support emergency preparedness, drills, and response coordination relevant to the project and mine site.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Relevant qualification in Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field.
• Recognised safety training such as SAMTRAC, COMSOC 1 and 2, or equivalent safety qualification.
• Proven knowledge of, or practical experience in, mining safety requirements and working on mine sites.

Qualifications

None specified

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not provided.