Safety Officer

To implement and maintain health and safety standards and ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations. The closing date for applications is Friday, 24 January 2025. Operational Execution: Ensuring health and safety legal compliance: Ensure employees on site comply with Safety, Health, and Environmental legislation. Coach employees on applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental legislation. Ensuring the company meets health and safety targets: Communicate and promote company health and safety targets in your area of responsibility. Coordinating the implementation of training interventions and awareness programmes: Communicate health and safety instructions to employees. Promote safety and environmental awareness campaigns. Assist with training interventions. Enforcing health and safety standards: Ensure compliance with safe operating procedures and safety standards. Coach employees on operating procedures. Report non-compliance and intervene as necessary. Conducting safety inspections and audits: Perform legal and scheduled inspections of equipment and workplaces. Complete inspection reports and follow up on deviations. Report findings to the responsible supervisor and Chief Safety Officer. Inspect safety equipment: Ensure safety equipment is inspected, tagged, and certified. Coach employees on proper use of safety equipment. Drafting and implementing Safety Operating Procedures: Facilitate drafting and review of safe operating procedures. Ensure communication and understanding of procedures among employees. Investigating incidents: Report and investigate all accidents and incidents promptly. Complete investigation reports and verify corrective actions. Advising management on health and safety: Identify hazards and risks; advise on mitigation strategies. Risk assessments: Develop and communicate risk assessments and method statements. Review and improve ongoing risk assessments. Planned Task Observation (PTO): Coach and assist supervisors in completing quality PTOs. Monitor and report on PTO findings. Training of Employees: Ensure employees are properly trained and authorized. Address training gaps proactively. Meetings and discipline: Attend scheduled safety meetings. Report and manage safety-related discipline issues. Team unity and safety culture: Promote a safety culture through leadership and team engagement. Safety statistics and administration: Compile and report safety statistics regularly. Maintain safety documentation and records. Communication and general administration: Liaise with workforce and stakeholders. Complete and manage safety documentation and reports. Qualifications and experience: Grade 12; additional safety certifications (e.g., COMSOC, SAMTRAC, or equivalent). Relevant experience in SHE management, preferably in mining and engineering environments. Driver’s license with at least 4 years’ experience. Knowledge of ISO standards and legal requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr