Safety Manager

Our client is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Safety Manager to lead and manage all occupational health and safety functions across their underground gold mining operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring legal compliance, reducing risk exposure, and promoting continuous improvement in safety performance throughout the operation.

Minimum Qualifications Criteria

• Grade 12.
• National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Mining Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related qualification.
• COMSOC 1 and COMSOC 2 (or equivalent mining safety qualification).
• Minimum of 5 years' mining safety experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Extensive knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act, Regulations and associated legal requirements.
• Proven experience in incident investigation, risk management and safety auditing.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Code B driver's licence.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop, implement and maintain the mine's Safety Management Systems.
• Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, Regulations, Mandatory Codes of Practice and Company Standards.
• Conduct and oversee risk assessments, safety inspections, audits and workplace monitoring programmes.
• Lead accident and incident investigations and ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Compile, analyse and submit statutory reports, safety statistics and management reports.
• Monitor legal compliance and provide recommendations to management regarding corrective actions and risk mitigation.
• Facilitate safety training, awareness campaigns and behavioural-based safety initiatives.
• Liaise with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), organised labour, contractors and other stakeholders on safety-related matters.
• Manage, mentor and develop Safety Department personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at achieving Zero Harm and enhancing the mine's safety culture.
• Participate in operational planning and provide specialist safety guidance to line
  management.

Additional Criteria

• Medically fit, with the ability to obtain a Red Ticket
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime as needed.
• SAMTRAC or equivalent qualification.
• Underground metalliferous mining experience.
• Blasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines.
• Additional mining-related qualifications.
  

Competencies and Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and report-writing abilities.
• Sound analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet statutory deadlines.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and drive positive behavioural change across all levels of the
  organisation.