Risk Manager at PPC Africa

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW:

The overall management of the Health and Safety and Security function in a mining environment by ensuring compliance to external legal requirements (MHSA and DMR regulations) and internal legal related requirements and standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BTech Safety Management

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

5 years in a Risk or Health and Safety Leadership role

JOB FUNCTION:

• In depth Knowledge and understanding of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), OHSAS 18001, environmental systems (ISO 14001) and DEKRA as applicable to the mining and manufacturing industry
• Liason with and in depth knowledge of DMR requirements, standards and regulations
• Management of the entire Health & Safety function in line with the MHSA, DMR requirements and regulations
• Management of the Security and Emergency function at the Mine
• Chief Safety Officer in terms of the MHSA
• Management of the integrated Risk Management System at the Mine
• Management of Security and all emergency procedures at the Mine
• Management and enhancement of Company Health and Safety strategies
• Ensure compliance and performance of Plant Health, Safety and Security systems according to internal standards and legal requirements
• Conduct and facilitate Risk Assessments, Legal Appointments
• Manage the integration of Contractors on site
• Management and control of the Occupational Health Clinic and liason with the OMP
• Manage external audits – SABS, DMR, DoL, DEKRA,JAP
• Manage and coordinate induction and re-induction of all employees
• Ensure legal register are updated
• Coordinate management of COP’s
• Manage and administer Rail Safety procedures and documentation
• Interpret and action all external surveys and ensure compliance

CRITICAL SKILLS:

• Leadership
• Expert knowledge on Health & Safety Strategies
• MHSA
• ISO 14001
• OHSAS 18001
• Safety
• Health & Occupational Hygiene Management
• Excellent interpersonal & Communication skills
• Logical thinker
• High energy level
• Enthusiasm
• Proactive approach
• Assertive
• Ability to work under pressure

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act and in line with the PPC Employment Equity Policy.

If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date of this vacancy, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

CLOSING DATE: 29 June 2017