Chief Safety Officer - Projects (Mokopane) at Murray & Roberts

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Effective cost control through efficient risk management practices
• Effective self and team management in alignment with M&RC's values and leadership initiatives
• Effective stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth workflows
• Effective implementation, monitoring and reporting of all risk and safety processes
• Conduct accurate, timely risk and legal inspection audits and communicate recommendations
• Conduct fact finding investigations and determine the cause of trends from investigations
• Effective and efficient risk administration
• Proactive risk identification, mitigation and compliance

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• National Diploma in Safety / Risk Management or equivalent at NQF Level 6
• Blasting Certificate
• COMSOC 1 & 2
• Audit Certification for ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001
• Valid Medical certificate of Fitness
• Covid-19 Coronavirus Vaccination Certificate [Site Specific]
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Proficient in MS Office [Word, Excel]
• Valid EB driver's license
• Investigation / Tap Root training (preferred)

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• At least 5 years Chief Safety Officer experience in a similar role in mining (shaft sinking)
• Understanding of risk assessment methodologies and principles
• Understanding of incident and accident techniques
• Basic knowledge of mining operations and methods
• Basic knowledge of relevant safety principles and systems
• Ability to conduct investigation and record findings
• Knowledge of strata control
• Hazard identifications skills
• Analytical with sound attention to detail
• Objective, with strong logical reasoning skills
• Observant and perceptive
• Performance and achievement driven
• Emotionally mature
• Assertive and independent
• Sound interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving mind-set with ability to make recommendation
• Sound knowledge of Rand mutual processes
• Knowledge and understanding of Strata control