Jobs at SafetySA

Responsibilities:
Occupational Health Compliance Auditing

• Conduct comprehensive occupational health audits across manufacturing, industrial, logistics, processing, and mining environments.
• Evaluate compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), COIDA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assess the effectiveness of Occupational Health Management Systems and associated clinical controls.
• Review site compliance against ISO 45001 requirements and recognised industry standards.
• Identify areas of non-conformance, improvement opportunities, and compliance risks.
• Compile detailed audit reports and monitor the close-out of corrective actions.

Occupational Health Management System Development

• Design, develop, implement, and continuously improve Occupational Health Management Systems.
• Develop occupational health policies, procedures, standards, and operational frameworks.
• Align organisational occupational health programmes with ISO 45001 and legislative requirements.
• Support clients with occupational health governance, compliance strategies, and system implementation.
• Assist organisations in establishing sustainable occupational health programmes and controls.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice within occupational health management.

Medical Surveillance Programme Management

• Audit and evaluate occupational medical surveillance programmes for effectiveness and legal compliance.
• Review Occupational Risk Profiles (ORPs) and ensure alignment between workplace hazards and surveillance requirements.
• Evaluate biological monitoring programmes, audiometry, spirometry, vision screening, and related clinical assessments.
• Ensure medical surveillance protocols adequately address identified occupational exposures.
• Review fitness-for-work processes and occupational health programme effectiveness.
• Provide recommendations to improve employee health monitoring and risk management processes.

Health Risk Assessment Consulting

• Facilitate and participate in occupational Health Risk Assessments (HRAs).
• Assess chemical, biological, physical, ergonomic, and environmental health hazards.
• Evaluate employee exposure to dust, diesel particulate matter, noise, heat stress, vibration, hazardous chemicals, and other occupational hazards.
• Develop practical recommendations to reduce occupational health risks.
• Assist clients in implementing appropriate exposure monitoring and control measures.
• Support compliance with occupational hygiene and health management requirements.

Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

• Lead investigations into occupational illnesses, health incidents, exposure events, and failures in occupational health controls.
• Apply recognised investigation methodologies such as ICAM, BowTie, or equivalent approaches.
• Identify root causes, contributing factors, and systemic weaknesses.
• Develop corrective and preventative action plans.
• Prepare investigation reports and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Support organisations in implementing sustainable corrective actions.

Stakeholder Management and Professional Consulting

• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Provide specialist occupational health advice to management, Health and Safety Committees, and operational teams.
• Present audit findings, risk assessments, and compliance recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Facilitate awareness sessions and competency-building initiatives where required.
• Collaborate with occupational hygiene, safety, environmental, and operational teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor on occupational health and compliance matters.

Reporting and Governance

• Compile occupational health audit reports, consulting reports, and compliance assessments.
• Develop occupational health performance reports and management summaries.
• Maintain accurate records of audits, investigations, risk assessments, and client engagements.
• Present findings to Executive Management, Health and Safety Committees, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all documentation is maintained in accordance with governance requirements and professional standards.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in General Nursing.
• Postgraduate Diploma, BTech, or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health Nursing Science.
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Additional qualifications in Occupational Hygiene, Safety Management, Risk Management, or related disciplines will be advantageous.

Professional Registrations

• Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Current registration with SASOHN (South African Society of Occupational Health Nursing Practitioners) as an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (OHNP).

Certifications

• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification.
• Certified Audiometrist.
• Certified Spirometrist.
• Vision Screening and/or Dispensing qualification.
• Valid Dispensing Licence will be advantageous.
• Certification in recognised investigation methodologies such as ICAM, BowTie, or equivalent.
• Additional occupational health, risk management, or auditing certifications will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years' experience as an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Proven experience conducting occupational health audits and compliance assessments.
• Experience developing and implementing Occupational Health Management Systems.
• Experience within both the South African mining and general industrial sectors.
• Exposure to underground, open-cast, processing, manufacturing, and logistics environments.
• Experience conducting health risk assessments and occupational health investigations.
• Experience presenting findings and recommendations to management and executive stakeholders.

Skills

• Strong auditing, analytical, and investigative skills.
• Excellent report-writing and documentation abilities.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and occupational health reporting systems.

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
• Extensive knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA).
• Strong understanding of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA).
• Knowledge of Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) requirements.
• Understanding of occupational hygiene principles and workplace exposure monitoring.
• Knowledge of occupational disease management and medical surveillance programmes.
• Understanding of ISO 45001 Management Systems.
• Knowledge of occupational health risks associated with manufacturing and mining environments.
• Understanding of commodity-specific health risks including coal, gold, platinum, and iron ore operations.

Medical and Fitness Requirements

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Mine Medical Certificate of Fitness (Red Ticket).
• Physically fit to access industrial and mining environments.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights, and within operational environments.
• Ability to walk long distances and navigate uneven terrain when conducting site inspections.
• Ability to work in hot, humid, dusty, and physically demanding environments.
• Must meet occupational hearing, vision, and medical fitness requirements.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver's licence.
• Own reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to travel extensively across South Africa and neighbouring regions.
• Ability to work at remote mining operations when required.

High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:

• Integrity
• Courage
• Care
• Passion
• Innovation
• Accountability
• Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates

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Responsibilities
Statutory and Compliance Auditing

• Conduct comprehensive HSE audits to assess compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
• Evaluate alignment with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), NOSA requirements, and associated regulations.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of HSE management systems and controls.
• Identify areas of non-conformance, improvement opportunities, and best practices.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and corrective action recommendations.
• Monitor the implementation and close-out of audit findings.

HSE Consulting and Management System Development

• Design, develop, implement, and review integrated HSE Management Systems.
• Align management systems with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, NOSA, and relevant industry requirements.
• Develop policies, procedures, standards, work instructions, and compliance frameworks.
• Provide specialist consulting support on HSE governance and operational compliance.
• Assist clients with certification readiness and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support change management and implementation of new compliance requirements.

Risk Management and Advisory Services

• Facilitate Section 11 baseline, issue-based, and continuous risk assessments.
• Develop and review risk registers and risk management strategies.
• Compile and maintain Codes of Practice (COPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and site-specific risk management frameworks.
• Conduct risk evaluation workshops with operational and management teams.
• Provide practical recommendations to reduce operational and environmental risks.
• Support clients in maintaining effective risk management programmes.

Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

• Lead and facilitate incident investigations relating to safety, health, environmental, and operational events.
• Apply recognised methodologies such as ICAM, TapRooT, BowTie, or equivalent investigation techniques.
• Identify root causes, contributing factors, and preventative measures.
• Develop corrective and preventative action plans.
• Compile professional investigation reports for management and regulatory purposes.
• Support clients during regulatory investigations and inquiries where required.

Stakeholder Management and Client Engagement

• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients across the mining industry.
• Provide expert advisory services to management, supervisors, and HSE teams.
• Present audit findings, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Facilitate engagement with Mine Health and Safety Committees and management structures.
• Mentor and coach site-based HSE personnel to improve compliance and operational performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor on HSE and risk management matters.

Mining Environment and Commodity Specialisation

• Provide consulting services across underground, open-cast, processing plant, and associated mining environments.
• Adapt HSE strategies and recommendations according to site-specific operational risks.
• Evaluate hazards relating to ventilation, rock engineering, mobile equipment, processing operations, chemical management, and environmental impacts.
• Support operations across various commodities including coal, gold, platinum group metals (PGMs), iron ore, diamonds, and base metals.
• Ensure compliance solutions remain practical, sustainable, and operationally effective.

Reporting Processes

• Prepare detailed audit reports and consulting assessments.
• Compile monthly and project-specific progress reports.
• Maintain accurate records of audits, investigations, risk assessments, and client engagements.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and strategic planning processes.
• Ensure all documentation is maintained in accordance with governance and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in: Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Mining Engineering, Risk Management Or a related technical discipline
• Additional postgraduate qualifications will be advantageous.

Certifications

• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification.
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certification.
• SAMTRAC Certification.
• COMSOC 1 and COMSOC 2 certifications.
• Formal certification in incident investigation methodologies such as:
• ICAM
• TapRooT
• Equivalent recognised methodologies

Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years' experience within the South African mining industry.
• Proven experience in HSE auditing, consulting, or management.
• Experience across underground, open-cast, and mineral processing environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing HSE Management Systems.
• Experience conducting formal incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Proven experience facilitating risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Experience engaging with senior operational and executive stakeholders.

Skills

• Excellent auditing and analytical skills.
• Strong report-writing and business communication skills.
• Advanced incident investigation capabilities.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management abilities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and reporting platforms.

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA).
• Extensive knowledge of NEMA and environmental compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) requirements and guidelines.
• Understanding of NOSA systems and methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of risk management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Understanding of occupational hygiene, environmental management, and mining operational risks.
• Knowledge of mining processes and hazards across multiple commodities.

Medical and Fitness Requirements

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Mine Medical Certificate of Fitness (Red Ticket).
• Physically fit to work in underground and surface mining environments.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and operational mine sites.
• Ability to walk long distances and navigate uneven terrain.
• Must successfully pass occupational health, hearing, and vision assessments where required.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver's licence.
• Own reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to travel extensively across South Africa and neighbouring regions.
• Ability to work at remote mining operations when required.

High degree of professional ethics and values aligned with:

• Integrity
• Courage
• Care
• Passion
• Innovation
• Accountability
• Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates