Safety Manager Mining

Minimum Qualifications Criteria

· Grade 12.

· National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Mining Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related qualification.

· COMSOC 1 and COMSOC 2 (or equivalent mining safety qualification).

· Minimum of 5 years' mining safety experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.

· Extensive knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act, Regulations and associated legal requirements.

· Proven experience in incident investigation, risk management and safety auditing.

· Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.

· Valid Code B driver's licence.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

· Develop, implement and maintain the mine's Safety Management Systems.

· Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, Regulations, Mandatory Codes of Practice and Company Standards.

· Conduct and oversee risk assessments, safety inspections, audits and workplace monitoring programmes.

· Lead accident and incident investigations and ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventative actions.

· Compile, analyse and submit statutory reports, safety statistics and management reports.

· Monitor legal compliance and provide recommendations to management regarding corrective actions and risk mitigation.

· Facilitate safety training, awareness campaigns and behavioural-based safety initiatives.

· Liaise with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), organised labour, contractors and other stakeholders on safety-related matters.

· Manage, mentor and develop Safety Department personnel.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at achieving Zero Harm and enhancing the mine's safety culture.

· Participate in operational planning and provide specialist safety guidance to line management.

Additional Criteria

· Medically fit, with the ability to obtain a Red Ticket

· Willingness to work shifts and overtime as needed.

· SAMTRAC or equivalent qualification.

· Underground metalliferous mining experience.

· Blasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines.

· Additional mining-related qualifications.

Competencies and Attributes

· Strong leadership and people management skills.

· Excellent communication, facilitation and report-writing abilities.

· Sound analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work under pressure and meet statutory deadlines.

· High levels of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.

· Ability to influence and drive positive behavioural change across all levels of the organisation.

Pay: R75 000,00 - R95 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Barberton, Mpumalanga: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Safety Management: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person