Polokwane: Safety Officer posted by GMI Advisory

To assist the manager with the day-to-day management of all health and safety compliance matters. Hold the legal appointment in terms of the MHS Act regulation 2.17.1 (Appointment of Safety Officers). Carry out all duties and functions of the Safety Officer as contemplated in the MHS Act regulation 2.19.1. Key Responsibilities: Effective implementation and monitoring of all safety process Participate in internal risk assessment process Conduct inspections to determine and improve level of compliance to health and safety regulations Investigate accidents and incidents Inform stakeholders with regard to the status of health and safety at the Mine Accompany the inspector of Mines during compliance inspections on the mine and participate in DMRE enquiries Participate in SHE related meetings and safety awareness campaigns Gather input/data for SHE reports and statistics according to organisational requirements Conduct internal audits according to organisational procedures and legislative requirements Maintain the SHE Risk Management System according to organisational requirements Log inspections, incidents, accidents, and audits Effective Contractor safety management Emergency Preparedness and response Minimum Requirements: National Diploma in Safety Management (NADSAM) or equivalent in Occupational Health & Safety 2 to 3 years’ experience in open cast and Underground Mining Environment Risk Assessment Training Environmental Awareness Training Course COMSOC I & II (Advantage) Advanced computer literacy Accident investigations (ICAM/RCAT) Valid First Aid Training Certificate Valid Driver’s License (Code EB/08) Sound verbal and written communication skills in English Able to work under minimum supervision