Safety Officer
Listing reference: tship_000062
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 20 July 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: SHEQ
Location: Kathu
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and executing the operational Health and Safety business plan, promoting a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), and supporting the achievement of the mine's safety objectives.
Job description
- Facilitate health and safety awareness training, including the Tshipi Way, System of Safe Work and SHE initiatives.
- Implement and maintain the mine's Risk Management Framework, including baseline risk assessments,
significant risk identification and control verification. - Conduct and facilitate Issue-Based and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) risk assessments.
- Develop, review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Codes of Practice (COPs) and Managerial Instructions.
- Conduct scheduled workplace, machinery, and compliance inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act.
- Record inspection findings and monitor risk profiles across operational areas.
- Conduct SHE compliance audits across departments and contractor operations.
- Maintain and administer the Isometrix management system.
- Coordinate fire protection equipment inspections, servicing, and emergency preparedness programs.
- Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective and preventative actions.
- Analyse leading and lagging safety indicators and provide recommendations to supervisors andmanagement.
- Support Health and Safety Representatives and coordinate monthly Health and Safety Committee meetings.
- Implement and monitor the Contractor Management Program.
- Ensure statutory appointments are completed and maintained.
- Promote behavior-based safety and housekeeping initiatives across the operation.
- Monitor compliance with the mine's Wellness Program.
- Compile statutory and management safety reports to support effective risk management and decision-making.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12
- Valid South African Driver’s License
- National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (NQF Level 6)
- Valid Blasting Certificate or National Certificate in Rock Breaking (Open Cast Mines).
- Relevant mining-related safety short courses, such as COMSOC 2, SAMTRAC Mining, or an equivalent qualification.