Safety Officer

SUMMARY:

We are hiring a Safety Officer in Marikana

POSITION INFO:
Safety Officer - Marikana Position Type: Contractor Reporting to: Operations Manager Location: Marikana, North West Duties and Responsibilities: Implement and monitor site-specific health and safety plans, procedures and safe work practices for construction and installation activities. Ensure compliance with mine site rules, client requirements, contractor procedures and applicable South African health and safety legislation, including the Mine Health and Safety Act. Conduct baseline, issue-based and continuous risk assessments for work activities such as lifting operations, working at height, hot work, confined spaces, electrical work, piping, mechanical installation and commissioning support. Carry out daily site inspections, planned task observations and safety audits, and ensure corrective actions are tracked and closed out. 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, and communicate safety performance and concerns. 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. Promote a proactive safety culture and stop unsafe work where there is an immediate risk to people, plant or the environment. 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. Experience in construction, mechanical installation, piping, civil works or industrial plant projects will be an advantage. Good working knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation and legal compliance monitoring. Knowledge of South African mine health and safety legislation and site safety systems. Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and report writing. Medically fit to work on a mine site Start Date: Immediately If you are ready to take on this challenge, apply now!