Company DescriptionJoin us as Safety Officer, where you will be responsible for the management of safety at an Operation and the optimisation of the operational risk management for contractors, and associated activities, at chemical processing plants through design, implementation, evaluation, coordination and management of the safety and risk functions, as well as for ensuring legal compliance at the site via the Occupational Health and Safety Act (85 of 1993) and its regulations, including Construction Regulations where applicable.
You put safety first. That's why we want you. Anglo American has a portfolio of world-class mining operations. We mine, process, move and market the essential ingredients that enable a cleaner, more connected world and that meet fast growing consumer-driven demands for products from smartphones to electric cars. Our basic materials build homes, offices, railways and airports, and our diamonds fulfil people's dreams.
Platinum Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world's leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialized applications that improve lives across the world – from vehicle fuel cells to jewellery; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.
Job DescriptionAs the Safety Officer your responsibilities will include: Executes the function of Safety Officer applying and enforcing OHSA legal compliance. Ensure the Anglo American Platinum Policies , procedures, and frameworks for SHERQ are applied, including the following:
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems conformanceISO Auditing, and related SHE auditsDevelop tactics and strategy for the annual Safety Improvement Plan and ensuring plans are in place for Operations.Tracking, Measuring and analysis of leading and lagging indicators and developing improvement plans.Presenting current status of indicators of performance and crafting future improvementsSafety Reps at the designated areas as part of a larger SHEQ Team.Participate, lead, coach, mentor, and drive site safety inspections yourself and influence production teams.Co-ordinate and participate in Safety VFLs, and audits for Operations/Site.Co-ordinate and participate in various types of Risk-Assessments for the Operations.Manage the quality of PTO's, JRA's, action close-out, and other Isometrix/IMS tools.Enforce safety systems, even if paper based initially.Drive proper incident investigations for the operation, and ensuring standards are set and learned by contractors.Advises and review of safety policies, procedures and standards aligned to AAP standards.Recommends and implements safety and risk controls.Manages external and internal safety audits with the team.Consistently apply Safety & Health principles in all team interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities, as well as low energy incidents.Identify specific risks within working area and adhere to discipline-specific plans/system to avoid or mitigate these risks.Hold individuals to account in line with their role authority and accountability structuresAdhere to external local compliance requirements as a minimum level of site performanceAdhere to Anglo American compliance requirements and ensure compliance of teamThis role is in the SHE Department at a Band 7 level, reporting to Safety Advisor (previously called Chief Safety Officer). QualificationsYou will need the following: Tertiary diploma (degree preferred) (M+3) in SHE, or Safety, or Health, or Environment or SHE Risk Management, chemical, engineering, or related/similar fields.The following courses are advantageous Occupational Health and Safety Act (85 of 1993)Implementation of ISO 45001Auditing of ISO 45001Incident/Accident InvestigationProject management skillsSAMTRAC or similarSHE Reps TrainingIsometrix or similar systems trainingBehaviour Based Safety or similarQuality Assurance or continual improvement cultureManaging self, and influencing others to follow rules and change safety culturePresentation and facilitation coursesExperience Essential At Least 2 years' experience as an Officer in Safety /Health / Risk / Environmental/similar, in a Chemical/ Manufacturing/Processing/ Mining environments.Multiple exposure to safety, health, environmental, risk functions preferred.Knowledge and Skills preferred: Manage SelfOHSA implementation and managementComputer literate (MS Power point, Word, Excel, Access and Projects)Managing projectsTrain the TrainerPresentation and Facilitation skillsISO Auditors courses for Safety, Risk Control, contractor managementRisk Assessment facilitationRoot cause analysis: (5 Why, Fault Tree Analysis, RCAT, etc.)Accident investigationBasic emergency management responseBehaviour Based Safety exposureAdditional InformationWhat we offer When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We are a large, successful multinational company – and we are still growing all the time.
Who we are? Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people's lives.
How we are committed to your safety Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.
Inclusion and Diversity Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
Background checks Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
How to apply To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.
Closing Date:27 June 2024
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