Safety Officer

SUMMARY:
Middle Management Safety Officer
A reputable mining company based in Pretoria/Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Middle Management Safety Officer to ensure compliance with all health and safety legislation, company policies, and mine standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting a strong safety culture, conducting inspections and audits, managing incident investigations, monitoring legal compliance, and providing guidance to operational teams to ensure a safe working environment across the mine.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field. Minimum of 5–8 years' experience as a Safety Officer within the mining industry. Experience in underground, open-cast, processing plant, or engineering environments. COMSOC 1 & 2 and\/or SAMTRAC certification will be advantageous. Sound knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) , Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and applicable regulations. Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and safety audits. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Valid driver's licence. Medically fit to work on a mine site. Key Duties and Responsibilities Health & Safety Compliance Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, company standards, and client safety requirements. Conduct routine workplace inspections and safety audits across the operation. Monitor contractor compliance with site safety procedures and legal requirements. Ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out within agreed timeframes. Risk Management Facilitate Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA). Review baseline, issue-based, and continuous risk assessments. Monitor implementation and effectiveness of risk control measures. Promote proactive hazard identification and reporting. Incident Investigation Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses. Conduct root cause analysis and prepare detailed investigation reports. Recommend corrective and preventative actions. Monitor implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Training & Safety Awareness Conduct employee and contractor safety inductions. Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and awareness campaigns. Coach supervisors and employees on legal compliance and safe work practices. Promote behavioural-based safety initiatives throughout the operation. Monitoring, Auditing & Reporting Perform planned task observations, inspections, and compliance audits. Compile daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports and statistics. Maintain legal registers, inspection records, and safety documentation. Analyse safety trends and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. Emergency Preparedness Participate in emergency response planning and emergency drills. Ensure emergency equipment inspections are completed. Assist with reviewing emergency preparedness procedures. Health, Safety & Environmental Support Promote a positive safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives. Participate in risk assessments, safety campaigns, and incident review meetings. Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems and safe work procedures. Support management in achieving safety performance targets and zero harm objectives. Stakeholder Management Liaise with operational management, contractors, engineering teams, and external regulatory bodies where required. Provide professional safety guidance to supervisors and line management. Build effective working relationships to drive compliance and operational excellence. Closing Date: Submissions for this vacancy will close on  6 July 2026 . Late applications may still be considered until  29 July 2026.   Please Note: Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. Should your application be successful, we will contact you. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your details will remain on our database for possible future opportunities.   PoPI Act Compliance: Marvel Placement Consultants adheres to the  Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013).  Section 9 of PoPI states that  “Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive.”