Safety Advisor Contractor

Company Description
- The role of the Safety Advisor Contractor provides oversight in the implementation and execution of contractor safety at all mining and processing operations.

**You put safety first. That’s why we want you.**

Anglo American has a portfolio of world-class mining operations. We mine, process, move and market the essential ingredients that enable a cleaner, more connected world and that meet fast growing consumer-driven demands for products from smartphones to electric cars. Our basic materials build homes, offices, railways and airports, and our diamonds fulfil people's dreams.

**Anglo **American **Platinum**

**Job Description**:

- You will support all aspects of the Safety Advisor Contractor function including:

- Carries out a legal function as a Safety Advisor Contractor for the designated area of responsibility.
- Lead and participate in Site Safety inspections where contractor work is concerned.
- Co-ordinate and participate in safety audits to ensure adherence to safety guidelines by contractors at AAP operations.
- Compile the annual Safety Improvement Plan ensuring plans are in place for contractors.
- Co-ordinate and participate in Risk-Assessments for contractor work at Operations.
- Develop a schedule and conduct audits and inspections/ PTOs.
- Supervise Safety Officer Contractors in line with safety oversight and compliance verification.
- Ensure Advisors work according to AA safety standards by providing safety oversight on contractor activities.
- Identify & evaluate best practices in
- & outside the industry.
- Provide input on appropriate safety KPI thresholds and targets.
- Provide input into the definition, development and delivery of required safety training for contractors.
- Communicate safety related expectations and responsibilities by contractors.
- Set up a process to ensure that safety procedures are reviewed, improved and communicated.
- Advise on safety initiatives & best practices to contract owners
- Ensure alignment of the safety expectation and standards.
- Support issue based and baseline risk assessments on ad hoc basis, and provide expertise on risks & hazards
- Advise on most appropriate critical controls to implement for any given risk, and support continuous improvement

**This role is in the ASR & SHEE department at a band 6 level reporting Safety Superintendent. Direct Reports are 4 Safety Officers.**
- Qualifications
- Minimum of Tertiary education, diploma (M+3) in Safety and Risk Management (NADSAM) or other relevant tertiary education would be advantageous.
- Quality Assurance - added advantage
- Project management - added advantage
- PRMS (PLCL) / COMSOC I & II / SAMTRAC / ISO 45001
- Courses in Safety management systems (9001, 14001, 45001) would be advantageous

**Experience required**:

- 5 Years relevant Mining / Process / Engineering/ experience which should include developing, implementing, managing and auditing of safety and risk management initiatives and programmes.
- 3 years’ experience as a Safety Officer in Mining/ Process environment

Additional Information
- When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company - and we’re still growing all the time.

**Background Checks**

**Inclusion and Diversity**

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

**How to apply**

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

**Closing date: 15th May 2023