Safety Officer Projects at Murray & Roberts

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Understanding of accident / incident techniques.
• Conducting investigations and recording findings. 
• Carrying out the duties as prescribed in the Act.
• Informing management regarding any unsafe working conditions.
• Compiling reports to line management regarding unsafe acts and conditions.
• Facilitating and monitoring the risk assessment.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of the campaigns, codes of practice and proactive measures which have been put inplace to support the Business Management System.
• Receiving and collating data from inspections, incidents and observations for review by line management.
• Sound understanding of M&RC and client safety systems, policies and procedures.
• M&RC and client risk assessment methodologies and principles.
• Sound knowledge of Rand Mutual processes.

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or NQF level 4 equivalent.
• A valid Trade Certificate or Blasting Certificate.
• COMSOC 1 and 2
• Risk Management qualification will be an added advantage
• Investigation / Tap Root training (preferred).
• Proficient in MS Office [Word, Excel].
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Valid EB driver's licence
• Medically fit to work underground (including HTS, RFA)
• Clear criminal record

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• 5 years' mining sector experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Basic knowledge of mining operations and methods.
• Basic knowledge of relevant safety principles and system.
• Strata control knowledge.