Safety Officer

Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Full-time

8 days ago

To assist the manager with the day-to-day management of all health and safety compliance matters. Hold the legal appointment in terms of the MHS Act regulation 2.17.1 (Appointment of Safety Officers). Carry out all duties and functions of the Safety Officer as contemplated in the MHS Act regulation 2.19.1.Key Responsibilities:

Effective implementation and monitoring of all safety process
Participate in internal risk assessment process
Conduct inspections to determine and improve level of compliance to health and safety regulations
Investigate accidents and incidents
Inform stakeholders with regard to the status of health and safety at the Mine
Accompany the inspector of Mines during compliance inspections on the mine and participate in DMRE enquiries
Participate in SHE related meetings and safety awareness campaigns
Gather input/data for SHE reports and statistics according to organisational requirements
Conduct internal audits according to organisational procedures and legislative requirements
Maintain the SHE Risk Management System according to organisational requirements
Log inspections, incidents, accidents, and audits
Effective Contractor safety management
Emergency Preparedness and response

Minimum Requirements:

National Diploma in Safety Management (NADSAM) or equivalent in Occupational Health & Safety
2 to 3 years’ experience in Coal Processing Plant and Underground Mining Environment
Risk Assessment Training
Environmental Awareness Training Course
COMSOC I & II (Advantage)
Advanced computer literacy
Accident investigations (ICAM/RCAT)
Valid First Aid Training Certificate
Valid Driver’s License (Code EB/08)
Blasting Ticket (advantageous)
Sound verbal and written communication skills in English
Able to work under minimum supervision

Oza Holdings

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