Fire Master (61422) at Gold Fields Limited

Minimum Requirements:

• Be in possession of a grade 12 certificate or equivalent

• Have 2 to 5 years’ underground experience in Fire Master duties.

• Demonstrate ability for high-level report writing in English and be computer literate.

• Have a Code 8 (EB) driver’s license.

• Advantageous:

  • HAZMAT First Responder and or HAZMAT Operational.

  • Surface and underground fire fighting experience

  • Experience at supervisory level.

  • Tertiary qualification in firefighting engineering

  • Trade certificate (Artisan-Instrument Mechanician / Technician)

  • Intermediate certificate in mine environmental control

  • First Aid Certificate

• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment.

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of the relevant legislation:

  • National Building Regulations Act 103 of 1977.

  • Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996.

  • Knowledge of the applicable SANS – South Africa National Codes and Standards

• Knowledge of fire prevention policies, procedures, and regulations

• Effective planning and designing of fire detection systems; fire prevention procedures and emergency procedures

• Have ability to liaise with internal and external parties.

• Have skills and competencies in risk assessment methodologies

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out duties as prescribed in the Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations.

• Conduct legal inspections and audits as determined by legislation and organizational procedures. Report such findings to the employer.

• Conduct accident / incident investigations as and when required, especially with regards to fires and associated incidents. Provide recommendations in this regard.

• Promote emergency awareness.

• Maintain firefighting equipment and fire systems effectiveness and availability.

• Compile and maintain relevant code of practices, procedures and standards relating to emergency response.

Closing Date: 26 January 2022