Safety Officer (C5) at Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine

• Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60 kilometers from Lydenburg and 40 kilometers from Burgersfort, and is a world-class producer of Chrome Ore.
• The successful applicant will report to the Chief Safety Officer or nominee.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 / Standard 10.
• COMSOC Certificate 1 & 2.
• Qualified Artisan / Blasting Certificate.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.
• Advantageous: Safety Diploma.
• Advantageous: Integrated Management Systems / Mine overseer certificate / OHS audits.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• 3 - years practical experience as Safety Officer in a mining environment.
• 2 years practical experience as Artisan/Miner in a mining environment.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Identify, report and make recommendations to line management regarding all Health & Safety related issues in order to prevent and minimize accidents, dangerous occurrences and non-conformances incident investigation and audits.
• Conduct workplace inspections, report on deviations and follow up on actions taken. Conduct internal audits on all workplace legal documentation.
• Coordinate actions within the investigation team. Conduct investigation and log event on system (including SAMRASS information). Compile incident/accident file for each incident. Coordinate root cause analysis, necessary actions and incident presentation within the investigation team.
• Conduct inspections on contractor sites and work performance. Interact with contractors on SHERQ related issues.
• Assist with Risk Assessments, standards and procedures. Form part of walkabout inspection teams. Assist with all safety- related queries.