Safety Health Officer

SUMMARY:
Safety Health Officer

POSITION INFO:
To assist the safety department in maintaining a safe, hazard-free underground or surface mining environment, reducing workplace incidents, and promoting a proactive safety culture among employees and contractors. Key Responsibilities Inspections & Audits: Conduct routine daily\/weekly safety inspections, toolbox talks, and safety walkthroughs across mining sites, shafts, or processing plants. Compliance & Legislation: Ensure adherence to the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and company safety codes of practice. Incident Investigations: Assist senior officers and management in investigating accidents, near-misses, and injuries to find root causes and recommend preventive actions. Risk Assessments: Help facilitate Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) and review contractor safety files. Training & Inductions: Conduct safety inductions for new employees, visitors, and contractors, and support ongoing safety awareness campaigns. Administrative Support: Maintain safety databases, track corrective action closures, and keep safety documentation up to date. Minimum Requirements & Qualifications Education: Grade 12 (Matric) certificate; a National Diploma or Certificate in Safety Management, Environmental Health, or OHS is strongly preferred. Certifications: Completion of SAMTRAC (Safety Management Training Course), COMSOC 1 & 2 (Combatting of Mine Accidents \/ Chamber of Mines safety courses), or equivalent. Experience: 2 - 4 years of hands-on safety experience, ideally within a mining, heavy industrial, or engineering environment. Knowledge: Basic understanding of South African health and safety laws (MHSA and OHSA), incident investigation tools, and hazard analysis. Additional Requirements: Valid driver's license, computer literacy (MS Office), and physical\/medical fitness to work on a mine site.