Safety Supervisor/Officer

SUMMARY:

Safety Officer – Mining Projects

Location: Steelpoort
Discipline: Projects | Safety, Health & Environment
Reporting to: Safety Manager

Role Summary

Our Client is seeking an experienced Safety Officer to support mining project execution in Steelpoort. This is a legally appointed role responsible for ensuring full SHE compliance, managing safety systems, conducting risk assessments, and providing advisory and reporting support across construction and project environments.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Safety, Environmental, Mining or Health disciplines
• COMSOC I & II or equivalent
• SAMTRAC (National Safety Diploma advantageous)
• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in a mining environment
• Strong knowledge of Mine Health & Safety Act and Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Proven experience in:
  
  • Safety auditing and risk control management
  • Risk assessment techniques (SWIFT, HAZOP, FMECA, AFRAD)
  • Incident investigation methodologies (ICAM / RCAT / SCAT / AICAT)
• Computer literate: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project
• Valid Code B driver’s licence
• Valid Certificate of Fitness and completion of site-specific induction
• Additional certifications advantageous:
  
  • ISO / OSHAS 18001
  • ITIS / Train-the-Trainer
  • Intermediate Fire Fighting (FPA)
  • First Aid

Key Responsibilities (Summary)

• Support the Safety Manager in establishing and implementing project safety systems
• Develop and manage safety components of Project Management Plans
• Conduct and participate in risk assessments, HAZOPs, audits, and inspections
• Ensure contractors and project teams comply with site-specific SHE requirements
• Monitor, analyse, and report on incidents, accidents, LTIs, and SHE trends
• Lead incident investigations and ensure close-out of corrective actions
• Coordinate safety training, inductions, and awareness programmes
• Maintain compliance with legal, regulatory, and Client safety frameworks
• Integrate SHE reporting and systems with project and PMO processes
• Represent the operation on SHE forums and support audits and governance reviews
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• High attention to detail and risk awareness
• Ability to influence and advise construction and project teams
• Confident communicator with strong facilitation and training ability
• Committed to building a proactive safety culture on site

 

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