ABOUT THE ROLE:
This role is a permanent full-time position
As a Safety Officer, you will be responsible for assisting line management in meeting safety, health and environmental standards and implementing safety initiatives in their respective work areas, by verifying compliance to HSE systems during inspections, audits, investigations and leaderships interactions and interventions, specifically at Ore preparation plant (OPP) and Sinter Operations.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:
Conduct 30, 45- and 90-days legal inspections
Conduct internal audits of the system, process
Discuss, record and signoff off findings/deviations in the inspection logbook
Follow up and close out all preventative and corrective actions
Update inspection schedule
Monitor compliance to required controls, COP, standards, procedures and applicable legislation;
Analyze trends and report to line Managers
Facilitate event investigations and ensure quality outcomes (MTC's, LTI's and RWC's)
Investigate and submission of Significant Events, incidents, damages, hazards and complaints;
Challenge line and contractors on identified gaps (e.g. reporting, FRC compliance, risks and hazards, etc.)
Assist in the analysis of Safety Statistics Identify specific learning's relevant to the site and communicate as appropriate
Carryout Safety campaigns
ABOUT YOU:
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in Mining Environment
In depth knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996), Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and other related legislation
Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM) methodology
Contractor management processes
Computer literacy in MS office
Knowledge of ISO standards i.e. ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Qualifications for this role are:
Degree/BTECH/National Diploma in Safety Management
SAMTRAC or COMSOC 1 & 2 certificates
Blasting ticket or valid trade test will be advantageous
Valid drivers license
