Safety Officer (North West) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct SHEQ and ISO audits, interventions, and inspections, administer the risk management system of the Business Unit’s business processes and to report on findings and corrective actions.

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ stat

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Generate SHEQ system reports to ensure legal compliance and other requirements
• Compile and maintain the safety compliance file of contractors
• Monitor the Fire Fighting system
• Conduct SHEQ Inspections
• Conduct ISO Internal Audits
• Analyse SHEQ information / data to identify trends and take / recommend appropriate action
• Implement and monitor the adherence to SHEQ Standards according to legal requirements
• Participate in SHEQ awareness campaigns / interventions
• Monitor SHEQ system compliance
• Monitor SHEQ compliance by contractors on site
• Provide SHEQ training related to the SHEQ systems
• Conduct and facilitate Incident Investigations according to legal requirements and organisational needs.

GROWTH

• Manage continuous improvement through Operational Excellence

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Monitor and control section costs.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Contributing to Team Success
• Business Understanding

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Microsoft Office programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)

Job Skills:

• Required training as per training matrix
• Soft Skills as identified per department / level
• ISO Auditors Certification OSHAS 18001, ISO 9001,14001, will be advantages

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of SHEQ and ISO auditing, risk management, and corrective action reporting and processes. 

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• Higher Certificate or National Diploma (Safety Management)
• Blasting / Trade Certificate
• Competent A & B
• Grade 12/N3
• 5 year’s relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ supervisory experience

Additional qualifications: 

• COMSOC 1,2,3 

Closing date: 13 March 2026