Safety Officer SAMTRAC COMSOC Safety Management Mining EHS OHS Northern Cape South Africa

Reference Number:LH

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Safety Officer to oversee all EHS requirements at their mine in the Northern Cape South Africa.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring employees have a clear understanding on working safely following safety procedures and the importance thereof through ongoing training and enforcement.
• Coordinating incident and accident investigations Environmental Health and Safety Systems and updating documents and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance to EHS legislation and standards.
• Compiling regular safety and risk control reports.
• Assist in setting SHE standards and maintaining them to ensure Health and Safety Regulations are enforced.
• Assist in conducting environmental health and safety audits.
• Coordinate and conduct training as required and ensure that training records are maintained and updated.
• Scheduling and overseeing planned job observations at the required intervals specified and ensuring that recommendations made are implemented.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• COMSOC 2 Diploma or SAMTRAC for mines essential.
• Safety Management Diploma Competent A Legal Liability or other similar safety qualification advantageous.
• Matric certificate.
• 5 years’ experience in all EHS aspects of operational mines.
• Training in the Mine Health and Safety Act Risk Prevention Incident Investigation and EHS.
• Strong verbal and written English and Afrikaans communication skills.
• Problem solver with attention to detail.
• Computer literate in MS Office and Safety Systems.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent employment opportunity.
• Candidates from the Northern Cape are encouraged to apply (no accommodation or relocation assistance provided for individuals outside the area).

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