Safety Officer - Bronkhorstspruit at Canyon Coal

DESCRIPTION:

The ideal candidate should be able to maintain the highest standard of health safety within their area of responsibility, to communicate health and safety standards and implement health and safety programmes. They will be responsible for conducting health and safety inspections, investigations and audits.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Grade 12
• COMSOC 1 & 2, SAMTRAC
• Computer literacy
• English proficiency
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid certificate of fitness
• Knowledge of relevant legislation

OTHER SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Physically fit and able to pass a medical/fitness test.
• Ability to operate without supervision and be able to work under pressure.
• Be a self –starter and able to work according to deadlines.
• Integrity, reliable and ethical.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Health and Safety Department
• Experience in a mining environment is an added advantage.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that all medical surveillances are up to date and implemented on site.
• Ensure that all employees have attended the required induction programmes.
• Ensure that training matrix is updated.
• Assist with hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Conduct planned task observations (PTO) programs in the area.
• Conduct mini-risk assessments done in the area.
• Assist with behavioural (at risk) monitoring of employees.
• Ensure pre-start check lists are done in the area.
• Conduct safety inspections.
• Conduct safety talks.
• Assist with the training of firefighting teams.
• Ensure a high level of good housekeeping in his / her area.
• Ensure the compliance of the hazardous chemical register on sites.
• Train all employees on Standard Operating Procedure and Code of Practice in the area of responsibility.
• Collate all daily safety report and compile a month safety report for the area Test the site emergency procedures.
• Collate the incident register for the sites in the area.
• Collation of the statistics of all sites under his / her control; Complete all COID forms correctly.
• Implement safety initiatives required by the specific site's Mine Management.
• Investigate and evaluate causes of any accidents and incidents on the sites.
• Participate in Health and Safety committee; o coordinate all safety training for the sites in area; and enforce safety, health and environmental integrity principles the sites.