Job Vacancies at Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC)

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelors Honours degree in a mining related field or in training and development related field.
• Project management qualifications is an added advantage

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in skills development and training
• 2 years’ project management experience
• 2 years’ experience in the mining industry
• Research experience or experience in a research environment is an added advantage.

Key performance areas

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

• Scan mining skills development initiatives offered across the industry and identify gaps and opportunities.
• Analyse research findings and outcomes and identify industry relevant skills development opportunities for the industry.
• Continuously engage with the MQA on identified skills development opportunities.
• Develop a mining industry skills development plan for the Research department.
• For MHSC led mining industry skills and training projects, participate in the development of the TOR and agree on the scope of work and project deliverables.
• Engage with and monitor the work output from the service providers against timeframes and quality standards.
• Identify relevant academic and other skills development partners and engage them on skills development initiatives to respond to the research-based skills needs.
• Engage with potential partners and structure relevant partner arrangements to support skills development implementation.
• Input to the Annual Operational plans for Research department.
• Participate in SCM committees (BSC, BEC or BAC) on request as scheduled.
• Provide input regarding the risk(s) specific to the unit focus area.
• Assess the level of risk, identify mitigation strategies and propose the required corrective actions.
• Monitor and report on expenditure against the budget.
• Personal development plans are monitored and achieved.
• Keep abreast of the latest OHS developments in the industry.
• Attendance of at least one conference.
• Join, contribute and attend relevant professional association events/ workshops/ seminars.

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Minimum Requirements

• Degree/ Higher Diploma in Security Risk Management / Investigations or equivalent tertiary qualification
• At least 5-10 years’ experience in similar role essential
• PSIRA registered essential
• 5 years’ experience in Law enforcement or related area would be beneficial

Key performance areas

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

• Manage the total security and facilities function of the MHSC (personnel, documents, information, physical, assets and surveillance security)
• Develop and enhance security policies and procedures to meet changing circumstances.
• Determine procedures for the protection of goods, corporate assets, information, employee property and the image of the organisation.
• Identify all risks and threats to the security of the organisation, as well as vulnerabilities in the organisation’s capacity to counter, based on security planning
• Coordinate the investigation of security matters with various law enforcement agencies at local levels, whilst developing and maintaining liaison with these agencies to ensure prompt response to the organisation’s needs
• Implement and develop security awareness programs as aids in achieving employee compliance with corporate security policies and procedures
• Provide matrix support will all levels of Management when necessary to ensure security of all employees
• Perform security surveys and facility inspections
• Coordinate the investigation of security matters with various law enforcement agencies at local levels, whilst developing and maintaining liaison with these agencies to ensure prompt response to the company’s needs
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.

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Minimum Requirements

• LLB NQF Level 8
• 7+ years’ experience
• 1-2 years Admitted Attorney or Advocate

Key performance areas

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

• Develop and implement the departmental strategy that is aligned with overall organisational strategy.
• Manage, mentor and coach the LRC team.
• Ensure that the LRC team proactively manage legal and enterprise risks, and provide early warning system to the MHSC.
• Approve LRC budget aligned with overall organisational budget.
• Provide oversight during the development of organisational policies and processes to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Centralise inputs and provide leadership in drafting amendments to the MHSA and Regulations to ensure alignment with constitutional principles and International Legal Instruments.
• Ensure alignment of regulatory guidance documents with legislative requirements.
• Oversee the development of legal review processes and monitors implementation.
• Liaise with the Law Enforcement Agencies with regard to institution of criminal proceedings.
• Review proposed enforcement actions to ensure legal soundness and enforceability.
• Ensure the development of Litigation, and Debt Collection Processes and monitor implementation.
• Provide strategic direction and manage litigation matters facing the MHSC or that needs to be pursued by the MHSC.
• Drive mitigation actions to manage legal risk exposures.
• Provide strategic direction and manage debt collection process on behalf of the MHSC
• Manage labour matters.
• Ensure the development of compliance road map and compliance implementation plan.
• Oversee compliance with legislative requirements by the MHSC.
• Approve and present quarterly legislative compliance reports to EXCO and the board.
• Oversee the establishment and maintenance of a risk management culture within the organisation.