Safety Officer (Underground)
Pillangó Placements
- R45,000 - R55,000 per month
- Permanent Intermediate position
- Mokopane (Potgietersrus Central)
- Posted 15 Apr 2024 by Pillangó Placements
- Job 2561450 - Ref PTA002924
About the position
Our client is a prominent role player in the provision of specialized drilling services to the mining industry.
A vacancy is available in Mokopane for an experienced Safety Officer to ensure and uphold legal responsibilities of the Safety, Health and Environment in accordance to MHSA and align all the safety pillars to client’s requirements.
Key Performance Areas
At intervals prescribed by regulations or at such intervals as the chief safety officer, Principle Inspector of Mines may determine, inspect working places or machinery for which he/she has been appointed in or at the mine or works or part thereof in question;
During any such inspection:
Report any threat or potential threat to the safety or health of any employee to the person in immediate charge of the working place or machinery in question.
If the person in immediate charge is not readily available, take the necessary steps to avert any such immediate threat and report such matter as soon as practicable, but not later than the end of the shift, to an official responsible for that working place or machinery.
At the end of the shift enter report in writing on site:
Subject to the provisions of the Regulations, investigate and report in writing to the Head of Safety on any accident or occurrence and directed by the Head of Safety for investigation; and
Investigate and report in writing to the Head of Safety on any other accident or occurrence not mentioned in regulations, for which an investigation is deemed necessary by the Head of Safety and directed by the Head of Safety for investigation.
Hold meetings with Safety Representatives of the mine/site or any other stakeholder involved, provided that such meetings shall be held at least once in every three months.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required
Grade 12 or Equivalent.
COMSOC 1 & 2.
Diploma in Safety Management will serve as added advantage.
Blasting ticket or Engineering trade certificate.
Valid driver’s license.
5 years proven experience as a safety officer in the mining environment.
Underground experience will be an added advantage.
Preference will be given to the residents of Mokgalakwena labour sending area.
NOTE: We ONLY accept online applications. We do not consider direct applications via Whatsapp or email.
The final remuneration package offered by the employer will be determined based on market standards, considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and level of experience. The employer retains the prerogative to provide a remuneration package that aligns with industry norms and the specific attributes of the selected candidate.
Desired Skills:
- safety
- mining
- underground
- comsec