Supervisor Health And Safety SF

Farm Modderfontein,

Old Vereeniging Road,

Westonaria, 1779

PO Box 57,

Westonaria, 1780

South Africa

Tel +27 11 411 1000

Dir +27 11 411 1797

Fax +27 11 411 1588 www.goldfields.com

South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

Position
Supervisor Health & Safety UG

Job Grading
C-Upper

Department
Safety

Site
South Deep Gold Mine

The Supervisor Health & Safety is accountable for partnering with operational leadership and their teams to assess the application, completeness and quality of operational health and safety management systems, processes, policies, procedures and standards. The incumbent is responsible to collaboratively develop plans and interventions with operational teams to ensure compliance with prescribed regulations, operational standards and campaigns to ensure optimal and sustainable application of the safety management system.

Minimum Requirements

1. Grade 12 or equivalent
2. Degree/National Diploma in Health and Safety Management or equivalent qualification
3. COMSOC 1 and 2 Certification
4. A relevant Trade Certificate (Engineering)
5. At least 3 years’ appropriate trackless mining experience
6. In-depth knowledge of the Mine Health & Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996)
7. Be in possession of valid driver’s license, Code 08 (EB)
8. Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment.

Key Competencies

1. Sound Interpersonal, collaboration and written & spoken English communication
2. Established team player with good influencing skills
3. Working knowledge and application of Accident investigation processes (ICAM/R-CAT)
4. Working knowledge and application of Safety management systems
5. Familiar with safety reporting standards and systems and ability to conduct intermediate safety audit and assurance
6. Have a good understanding of the ISO 45001:2018 Safety Management Standard
7. Computer literate and competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
8. Proven diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Duties And Responsibilities

1. Convene, lead and participate in various Safety meetings, forums and engagements
2. Attend Safety Department briefing and task activity sessions to represent area of accountability and act as a conduit for escalation and/or onward cascading of key safety management initiatives
3. Participate in the development, planning and roll-out of various on-site safety initiatives, campaigns, etc. and monitor implementation in area of accountability taking remedial actions as required to maintain momentum
4. Draft, collate and present relevant safety topics for cascading through area of accountability
5. Conduct scheduled and ad hoc safety inspections and compile safety, risk assessment and audit reports for presentation and/or submission to operational leadership and the Safety Department highlighting any areas of good safety practice application and/or concern
6. Design, present and/or source safety awareness, training and coaching material/courses for operational training and awareness and, building operational team self-sufficiency to manage the Safety environment
7. Schedule, conduct and participate in regular Safety Management System application, compliance and quality assessments and assume accountability for listing and monitoring corresponding actions and close outs in areas of accountability
8. Conduct, facilitate and/or participate in regular operational risk assessment exercises including the facilitation of bow-tie analysis, etc. and maintain appropriate risk management schedules against which to measure operational controls, mitigation measures, etc.
9. Conduct and participate in assigned accident or incident investigation (ICAM and RCAT) and assume accountability for listing and monitoring corresponding actions and close outs in areas of accountability
10. Liase with internal and external stakeholders on safety related matters

Closing Date: 13 April 2025

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

Should you require any assistance or have any challenges in applying for a position, please contact the Recruitment hub on 011 411 1387

Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment

NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting.