Vacancy Details
Employer: ProjectLink
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 the CSO/Safety Superintendent regarding inspections, and ensure findings and observations are recorded and closed out in the logbook.
- Conduct incident and accident investigations according to safety protocols and corporate requirements, report on all incidents and accidents, and submit to the 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 the issue-based risk assessment as applicable.
- Set up, participate in, and coordinate safety meetings with all stakeholders, ensuring that regular meetings are set up with all necessary stakeholders, including line managers and safety representatives.
- Prioritize 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 contractor packs are in place for all contractors.
- Coaching safety representatives and other personnel.
Education:
- 8+ years of experience—Grade 12
- Blasting Certificate
- Experience in open-cast coal mining
- Knowledge of MHSA
- Experience with Construction
- COMSOC 1&2
Experience:
Also Apply: Security Officers (X4 Posts) at Sefako Makgatho University 2025
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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