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Safety Officer
(MSSO220825)
Overview
Reference
MSSO220825
Salary
ZAR/month
Job Location
- South Africa -- Nkangala District -- Middelburg
Job Type
Contract
Posted
22 August 2025
Closing date
05 Sep 2025 21:59
Job Title: Safety Officer
Location: Mpumalanga, Nkangala District, Middelburg
Job Type: 7 month Contract, expected to work Full-Time hours
Job Duties:
- To conform to legal requirements and duties of 2.17.1.
- Conduct inspections at the various Operating sites taking instructions from CSO/Safety Superintendent regarding inspections through ensuring findings and observations recorded and closed out in the logbook
- Conduct incident and accident investigations according to safety protocols and corporate requirements and report on all incidents and accidents and submit to CSO/Safety Superintendent.
- Participate in Safety Audits ensuring all logistical arrangements in preparation for the audits are made
- Set up audit schedules and identify necessary areas of concern and make recommendations as well as compile and distribute audit reports to the Section Heads
Participate in Operational Issue–based Risk Assessments and compile action plans from risk assessments performed
- Review Issue–Based Risk Assessment as applicable
- Setup, participate and co-ordinate safety meeting with all stakeholders ensuring that regular meetings are setup with all necessary stakeholders, including line managers and safety representatives
- Prioritise safety action plans and follow-ups within the meetings and obtain stakeholder buy-in as well as record and minute the meetings
- Conduct training and coaching
- Develop and conduct safety induction courses and site-specific safety training
- Ensure Contractors packs are in place for all contractors
- Coaching safety representatives and other personnel.
Education:
- 8+ yrs of experience - Grade 12
- Blasting Certificate
- Experience in open cast coal mining
- Knowledge of MHSA
- Experience with Construction
- COMSOC 1&2
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a safety officer in the mining industry
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong understanding of health and safety legislation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop safety protocols
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
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