You will be responsible to support, implement, facilitate, monitor and audit both the compliance and effectiveness of the DBCM Venetia Mine ISO 45001 Safety management system requirements, corporate, legal and other requirements.

Your role will require to:

• Support the line to implement and monitor Safety and Health management systems through reducing and minimizing operational impacts on Safety and Health.
• Co-ordinate Safety and Health assessments, reports and advise operations on applications through guiding and advising operations on Safety and Health risk identification and management.
• Stakeholder management and knowledge sharing through initiating and rolling out Safety and Health awareness campaigns, best practices, technologies and relevant equipment identified.
• Assist with achieving the Group’s and BU’s Safety and Health improvement KPI’s at operational level through supporting and driving initiative for continuous improvement.
• Effectively manage Safety projects at site.
• Evaluate and assess solutions for new projects, unusual conditions and corrective measures to control risk and ensure legislative adherence.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the SAFETY management programme, including training and awareness, identify opportunities and threats and formulate plans to enhance the participation of employees in achieving the company’s and corporate SAFETY goals.
• Compile SAFETY reports and statistics according to organisational requirements.
• Conduct required internal audits and inspections according to organisational procedures and legislative requirements.
• Assist with the co-ordination of external auditors during the auditing process.
• Investigate serious or critical incidents to identify root causes and recommend preventative action and, or measures.
• Maintain the SAFETY risk management system according to organisational requirements.
• Advise and monitor compliance with SAFETY Risk Management factors and legislation.
• Develop, facilitate and present SAFETY training material according to organisational needs.

• Grade12/N3 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification
• National Diploma in Safety Management or Bachelor’s degree
• Comsoc 1& 2
• SAMTRAC advantageous
• Safety Auditors Course ISO 45001 (advantageous).
• Blasting Certificate (3 – 5 Years’ Experience) would be advantageous
• ITIS/Train The Trainer advantageous
• Computer Literacy – MS Office Suite (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook)
• Valid EB/Code 08 Drivers License

Experience & knowledge required:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an operational environment related activities preferably underground, shaft sinking and surface experience
• Minimum of 3 years as an appointed 2.17.4 safety officer
• Risk assessment techniques: SWIFT, HAZOP and FMECA
• Accident investigation: ICAM, RCAT and SCAT
• Knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996 and Regulations

Other requirements:

• Effective communication skills in English (written and verbal)
• Successfully obtain a Red Ticket (Medical Fitness certificate) and Security clearance on mine
• Your consideration for employment is subject to your SAPS Criminal Record verification and qualifications verification

For all internal applicants

You are required to complete an internal application form and attach detailed CV. This form must be accompanied with a signature from your immediate Line Manager and Head of Department, failure to do so will render your application invalid.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check, validation of qualifications and medicals fitness.