About the position
Our client, a JSE-listed mining company, is currently looking to appoint a SHE Officer to join their growing team based in Kathu, Northern Cape for a 17 - 18 month contract.
The main purpose of this role is to assist supervisors/line managers in complying with SHE systems requirements and undertaking and participating in inspections, audits, investigations, leadership interactions, and interventions in the workplace, among other duties.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Higher Certificate in Safety Management (NQF5)
- National Diploma (preferred)
- 3-5 years' experience in daily SHE management in a mine or construction environment (preferably open cast), with supervisory experience.
- Experience with Passport 360 and ISOMETRIX
- Proficient in computer literacy skills, particularly in MS Office applications such Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Understand standards and recommended practices to ensure compliance with regulations and industry best practices.
- Possesses knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996) and other related legislation and applies this knowledge to ensure compliance and safety in the workplace.
- Valid driver's license and own vehicle
- SAMTRAC Mining or COMSOC 1 & 2 (Advantageous).
- A3 Risk Management (Advantageous).
- Learning from Incidents course (Advantageous).
- SACPCMP Registration as a Safety Officer (Advantageous).
Main duties will include, but are not limited to:
SHE Inspections:
- Maintain an inventory of facilities, equipment and infrastructure that must be inspected regularly in the assigned area of responsibility.
- Maintain an updated schedule of inspections that covers all facilities, equipment and infrastructure that must be inspected regularly in the assigned area of responsibility.
- Conduct physical condition inspections per the approved schedule, communicating findings to and ensuring sign-off by the relevant legal appointees.
- Assess and inspect associated documentation.
- Discuss, record, and sign off on findings in the logbook.
- Capture relevant information on the applicable company system, such as ISOMETRIX, and verify effective close-out of previous findings.
- Investigations:
- Assist and participate in the incident investigation per the company's requirements.
- Compile investigation reports and obtain necessary signoff and copies of associated documents.
- Capture incidents and related actions on the relevant systems such as ISOMETRIX.
- Follow up on the close-out of corrective actions.
- Support the Senior SHE Specialist and Chief Safety Officer with the compilation of SHE Files.
- Report, capture, and verify the close-out of High Potential Hazards from assigned areas of responsibility.
- Promoting Safety Culture:
- Support actions necessary to ensure effective implementation of Project Safety Improvement Plans (SIPs)
- Actively participate in Safety initiatives (e.g., Hazard hunts and HPH reporting)
- Conduct and or participate in Internal Audits in areas of responsibility and other areas as assigned
- Execute the Emergency drills in assigned areas of responsibility
- Access safety statistics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Contractor Management and Coaching:
- Reconcile the contractor safety files and approve the files in Passport 360 if found to be compliant.
- Conduct site establishment audits on contractors.
- Collect statistics from contractors every week and consolidate them into a weekly project report.
- Assist contractors and SHE Representatives in their areas of responsibility
- Reporting:
- Prepare and submit a weekly SHE Officer report using prescribed templates or format.
- Execute scheduled physical condition inspections and ensure necessary documentation is completed accurately and on time.
- Discuss, document, and provide sign-off for all findings in the logbook.
- Collect information using Isometrix and ensure all previous findings have been closed out.
- Update the inspection schedule to ensure all inspections are conducted on time.
- Investigate damages, MTCs, FACs, and near misses as required.
- Prepare and finalise reports, obtain signoff, and ensure all associated documents are correctly stored and maintained.
- Follow up on corrective actions to ensure they have been implemented effectively.
- Work with the Section Manager of Safety to complete Red Files and ensure that all necessary information is provided.
- Execute the investigation and submission of High Potential Hazards and ensure they are addressed promptly and effectively.
- Support actions on the Safety Improvement Plan (SIP) and ensure all necessary steps are taken to improve workplace safety.
- Actively participate in Safety initiatives such as VFL and STEPS to increase awareness and promote a safety culture.
- Conduct internal audits in respective areas to identify potential safety hazards or risks and take necessary steps to address them.
- Execute emergency drills to ensure all employees are prepared and know what to do in an emergency
Technical Skills:
- Demonstrate strong organising skills.
- Meet deadlines and set goals effectively.
- Show persistence in tasks.
- Communicate effectively with others.
- Function well under pressure.
- Exhibit strong administration skills.
- Display excellent interpersonal skills.
- Deliver effective presentations.
- Draft comprehensive reports.
- Solve problems efficiently.
- Utilize MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) proficiently.
- Demonstrate competency in ISOMETRIX and Passport 360.
Position interfaces with:
Internal Relationships
- SHE Officers, Section Managers on-site, General Managers (Operations), Technical Expeditors, Resource Coordinator, Heads of Service Departments
External Relationships - Government entity, Industry organizations, Auditors, Subject Matter Experts, Communities
- Suitable candidates are encouraged to send their CV directly to [Email Address Removed] for immediate consideration.
Desired Skills:
- safety officer
- SHE Officer
- isometrix
- passport 360
- samtrac
- comsoc
- SACPCMP
- Safety Management
- mine
- site
- construction
- mining
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level:
