Senior Safety Officer at De Beers Group

Job Description:

To support, implement, facilitate, monitor and audit both the compliance and effectiveness of the DBCM Venetia Mine OHSAS 45001 Safety management system requirements, corporate, legal and other requirements.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Support the line to implement and monitor Safety and Health management systems through reducing and minimizing operational impacts on Safety and Health.
• Co-ordinate Safety and Health assessments, reports and advise operations on applications through guiding and advising operations on Safety and Health risk identification and management.
• Stakeholder management and knowledge sharing through initiating and rolling out Safety and Health awareness campaigns, best practices, technologies and relevant equipment identified.
• Assist with achieving the Group’s and BU’s Safety and Health improvement KPI’s at operational level through supporting and driving initiative for continuous improvement.
• Effectively manage Safety projects at site.
• Evaluate and assess solutions for new projects, unusual conditions and corrective measures to control risk and ensure legislative adherence.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the safety management programme, including training and awareness, identify opportunities and threats and formulate plans to enhance the participation of employees in achieving the company’s and corporate safety goals.
• Compile safety reports and statistics according to organisational requirements.
• Conduct required internal audits and inspections according to organisational procedures and legislative requirements.
• Assist with the co-ordination of external auditors during the auditing process.
• Investigate serious or critical incidents to identify root causes and recommend preventative action and, or measures.
• Maintain the safety risk management system according to organisational requirements.
• Advise and monitor compliance with safety risk management factors and legislation.
• Develop, facilitate and present safety training material according to organisational needs

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Grade12/N3 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification.
• National Diploma in Safety Management (essential)
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management (advantageous)
• Competent A and B (essential)
• Comsoc 1 and 2 (essential)
• Blasting Certificate/Rock breaker Level 3 (advantageous)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an underground related activity
• Underground and shaft sinking experience.
• Safety Auditors Course (advantageous).
• SAMTRAC/SHEMTRAC or similar (advantageous).
• Computer Literacy – MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook).
• Valid EB/Code 8 Drivers License.
• Successfully obtain a Red Ticket and HTS (Medical Fitness Certificate) on mine.
• Your consideration for employment is subject to your SAPS Criminal Record verification and qualifications

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Clear understanding of OHSAS 45001 and related standards.
• Basic knowledge of relevant legislation, mine standards, Incident Investigation techniques, Risk Assessment methodologies and auditing
• OHSAS 45001 – Implementation.
• Safety Risk Management.
• Good Interaction, written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of SHE management software.
• Maintain records and good administration.