Safety Officer at Marvel Placement Consultant

Middle Management Safety Officer

• A reputable mining company based in MooiNooi, North-West is seeking an experienced Middle Management Safety Officer to ensure compliance with all health and safety legislation, company policies, and mine standards.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting a strong safety culture, conducting inspections and audits, managing incident investigations, monitoring legal compliance, and providing guidance to operational teams to ensure a safe working environment across the mine.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–8 years' experience as a Safety Officer within the mining industry.
• Experience in underground, open-cast, processing plant, or engineering environments.
• COMSOC 1 & 2 and/or SAMTRAC certification will be advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and applicable regulations.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and safety audits.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Valid driver's licence.
• Medically fit to work on a mine site.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Health & Safety Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, company standards, and client safety requirements.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections and safety audits across the operation.
• Monitor contractor compliance with site safety procedures and legal requirements.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out within agreed timeframes.

Risk Management

• Facilitate Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA).
• Review baseline, issue-based, and continuous risk assessments.
• Monitor implementation and effectiveness of risk control measures.
• Promote proactive hazard identification and reporting.

Incident Investigation

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Conduct root cause analysis and prepare detailed investigation reports.
• Recommend corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Training & Safety Awareness

• Conduct employee and contractor safety inductions.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and awareness campaigns.
• Coach supervisors and employees on legal compliance and safe work practices.
• Promote behavioural-based safety initiatives throughout the operation.

Monitoring, Auditing & Reporting

• Perform planned task observations, inspections, and compliance audits.
• Compile daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports and statistics.
• Maintain legal registers, inspection records, and safety documentation.
• Analyse safety trends and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

Emergency Preparedness

• Participate in emergency response planning and emergency drills.
• Ensure emergency equipment inspections are completed.
• Assist with reviewing emergency preparedness procedures.

Health, Safety & Environmental Support

• Promote a positive safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in risk assessments, safety campaigns, and incident review meetings.
• Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems and safe work procedures.
• Support management in achieving safety performance targets and zero harm objectives.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with operational management, contractors, engineering teams, and external regulatory bodies where required.
• Provide professional safety guidance to supervisors and line management.
• Build effective working relationships to drive compliance and operational excellence.

Closing Date: 2026-07-31