Safety Officer - Mamatwan Mine

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Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT MAMATWAN

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese-rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our open-cut Mamatwan mine which started operating more than half a century ago.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS:

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund. South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position. As a Safety Officer, you will be responsible for assisting line management in meeting safety, health, and environmental standards and implementing safety initiatives in their respective work areas, by verifying compliance to HSE systems during inspections, audits, investigations, and leadership interactions and interventions, specifically in the projects and construction environment.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

1. Conduct 30, 45- and 90-day legal inspections;
2. Conduct internal audits of the system, process;
3. Discuss, record, and sign off findings/deviations in the inspection logbook;
4. Follow up and close out all preventative and corrective actions;
5. Update inspection schedule;
6. Monitor compliance to required controls, COP, standards, procedures, and applicable legislation;
7. Analyse trends and report to line Managers;
8. Facilitate event investigations and ensure quality outcomes (MTC’s, LTI’s, and RWC’s);
9. Investigate and submit Significant Events, incidents, damages, hazards, and complaints;
10. Challenge line and contractors on identified gaps (e.g. reporting, FRC compliance, risks, and hazards, etc.);
11. Assist in the analysis of Safety Statistics and identify specific learnings relevant to the site and communicate as appropriate;
12. Carry out Safety campaigns.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

1. Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Mining Environment;
2. In-depth knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996), Occupational Health and Safety Act 93 of 1993, and other related legislation;
3. Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM) methodology;
4. Contractor management processes;
5. Computer literacy in MS Office;

Qualifications for this role are:

1. Degree/BTECH/National Diploma in Safety Management;
2. SAMTRAC or COMSOC 1 & 2 certificates;
3. Blasting ticket or valid trade test will be advantageous;
4. Valid driver’s license.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible for all, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net.

This advertisement will close on 11 March 2025.