SHEQ Chief Safety Officer (North West) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• The effective planning, implementation, coordination, management, and evaluation of a Safety Management system. To provide risk based operational inputs, by identifying critical areas of concern in the operation. 
• To align the SHEQ strategy to ensure key focus areas are addressed to minimize risks, through the implementation of audit results, incident learnings and mitigation of findings to adhere to legal requirements, to achieve Zero Harm and sustain the organizational performance.

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue based 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.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE

• Manage the Section:
• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Identify Safety requirements and determine the impact they may have on the site
• Monitor Safety behaviour in line with expectations
• Develop earning interventions to support implementation of Safety Management System requirements and facilitate Safety training courses
• Conduct internal Safety Audits and monitor and report closure on Audit findings
• Report on the Performance of Site Safety Management Systems and make recommendations on findings
• Investigate Safety Significant Incidents and participate in actual level 2 and 3 and potential level 4 Significant Incident Investigations
• Facilitate the identification and assessment of Safety Risks and update the risk register
• Report Safety statistics and information

WORKING CONDITIONS (atick applicable)

• Overtime Standby Shifts Travel Carry Legal Appointment

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

Safety Leadership

• Innovation
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Relating & Networking
• Change Leadership
• Business Acumen

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Systems:

• Microsoft 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

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of Hazardous Chemicals, Minerals Act, Environmental Legislation
• Demonstrate an understanding of Risk Assessment Techniques and Risk Management
• Demonstrate an understanding of Accident Incident Investigation Techniques
• Demonstrate an understanding of ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, 45001
• Demonstrate an understanding of First Aid
• Demonstrate an understanding of Firefighting Training
• Demonstrate an understanding of Basic Principles of Occupational Hygiene
• Demonstrate an understanding of Basic Principles of Environmental Management
• Demonstrate an understanding of the MHSA (Mine Health and Safety Act).

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• Degree or National Diploma
• 4 years’ relevant experience

Additional qualifications: 

• Trade Test Certificate or Blasting Certificate would be an advantage
• Experience in Open Cast Mining and Underground Mining
• Train the Trainer certificate

Closing date: 06 March 2026