Kuruman: Senior Safety Officer posted by The Only Option
Posted on 2025-07-05 00:00:00
| Employer | The Only Option |
|---|---|
| Category | Engineering Management |
| Location | Northern Cape / Kuruman |
Job Summary
We are looking for a Senior Safety Officer with a strong mining background to drive our health and safety culture across operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining compliance with mine health and safety standards and legislation. You will play a key role in promoting a proactive safety culture and ensuring the wellbeing of all personnel on site. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and implementing proactive risk mitigation strategies.
Responsibilities
Implement and manage SHEQ policies, procedures, and programs specific to the mining environment.
Conduct daily inspections, audits, and risk assessments in underground and surface operations.
Lead incident investigations, compile detailed reports, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety performance and culture.
Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and other regulatory requirements.
Prepare and present safety reports to site and senior management.
Coordinate with DMR officials and support inspections or audits as required.
Attend/Chair Internal, Contractor and Client Meetings
Qualifications/ Requirements
National Diploma/Degree in Safety Management or equivalent
Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in a safety role within the mining sector (preferably underground).
In-depth knowledge of the MHSA and relevant mining regulations.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Strong auditing and report-writing capabilities.
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