PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To ensure compliance to legislation, mine policies, code of practices, standard rules, and procedures in respect of safety issues in a designated area of responsibility.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:COMSOC 1 and 2 (Mining) is essential.Relevant accident/incident/root cause analysis methodology is essential.Minimum of 3 years underground mining experience is essential.Diploma in Mining Engineering OR NADSAM is advantageous.Must have a valid medical certificate or be medically fit in order to obtain such a certificate.COMPETENCIES:Knowledge of standards and procedures is essential.Must have knowledge of underground mining.Must have knowledge of risk assessment.Basic health and safety skills are essential.Must have skills in firefighting, gases, and vapours.Administration skills and people supervision are essential.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Ensure compliance with the legal requirements in respect of health, safety, and environment as specified in the Minerals & Regulations and the Mine Health Safety Act.Assist with conducting issue-based, continuous risk assessments, hazard identification, and monitoring risk assessments in the workplace.Ensure that safety and follow-up audits are conducted and assist in formulating action plans to promote health and safety.Ensure proper reporting and investigations on workplace incidents, pre-use safety audit inspections, and implementation of remedial actions that prevent repeated incidents.Monitor and make recommendations on the application of health and safety principles regarding the prevention of fires and protection systems in the workplace.Monitor and make recommendations on the application of health and safety principles regarding all equipment/machinery, hazardous substances, and environmental factors in the workplace.Conduct targeted training and development using given methodology, perform one-to-one training on the job, and coach team members in order to enhance individual performance in the work environment.Analyse and report on safety statistics and propose and implement initiatives to reach safety targets.Ensure effective supervision of the work unit and staff under one's control.
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