Chief Safety Officer X 1 REF:IVP-CSO-2501 at Ivanhoe Mines

Suitable candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Safety / Risk / Engineering Management
• Project Management qualification
•  Incident investigation certification (ICAM/RCAT/SCAT)
• Valid driver’s license
• SAMTRAC or NEBOSH certification (preferred)
• Professional registration with SAIOSH or equivalent (preferred)
• Strong leadership and mentoring ability
• Advanced incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Proficient in C-MIRM operational risk management systems
• Knowledge of quality management and HSEQ auditing
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments
• Skills transfer and coaching capabilities

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience: 

• 10 years’ mining safety experience, including shaft sinking projects
• 5 years in a Chief Safety Officer or equivalent leadership role
• Experience in developing, implementing, and auditing safety programmes
• Emergency preparedness and response management in mining/construction
• Exposure to international safety standards (ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001) preferred

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

• Implement and monitor safety management systems in compliance with MHSA Sections 22 & 23
• Conduct inspections, audits, and enforce compliance with safety procedures
• Lead safety training and awareness initiatives
• Stop unsafe work when necessary
• Oversee safety for shaft sinking and associated civil works
• Conduct and update risk assessments
• Develop and implement preventative safety measures
• Lead incident and accident investigations
• Prepare and manage safety budgets
• Compile and submit mandatory safety reports
• Maintain legally compliant safety files
• Mentor and develop safety team members
• Drive skills transfer and manage contractor safety performance