PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The effective planning, implementation, coordination, management, and evaluation of a Safety Management system. To provide risk based operational inputs, by identifying critical areas of concern in the operation. To align the SHEQ strategy to ensure key focus areas are addressed to minimize risks, through the implementation of audit results, incident learnings and mitigation of findings to adhere to legal requirements, in order to achieve Zero Harm and sustain the organizational performance.
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:
Manage SHEQ compliance within the Mine through effective use of the SHEQ Toolbox.
Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status.
CUSTOMERS:
Ensure Customer Satisfaction.
Key Customers: All employees at plant and mine.
PEOPLE:
Ensure an enabling climate/culture.
Manage performance against set targets and competencies.
Ensure IDP's are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan.
Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.).
Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels.
Conduct recruitment interviews.
BUSINESS PROCESSES:
Identify Safety requirements and determine the impact they may have on the site.
Monitor Safety behaviour in line with expectations.
Develop early interventions to support implementation of Safety Management System requirements and facilitate Safety training courses.
Conduct internal Safety Audits and monitor and report closure on Audit findings.
Report on the Performance of Site Safety Management Systems and make recommendations on findings.
Investigate Safety Significant Incidents and participate in actual level 2 and 3 and potential level 4 Significant Incident Investigations.
Facilitate the identification and assessment of Safety Risks and update the risk register.
Report Safety statistics and information.
GROWTH:
Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Degree or National Diploma.
4 years, but preferably 5 years of relevant Safety Officer experience.
Minimum 2 years in the field of a Chief Safety Officer or senior Safety Officer.
Additional Qualifications:
Trade Test Certificate or Blasting Certificate would be an advantage.
Experience in Open Cast Mining and Underground Mining.
Skills and Knowledge:
Skills as per Training Matrix.
Knowledge of Hazardous Chemicals, Minerals Act, Environmental Legislation.
Risk Assessment Techniques and Risk Management.
Accident Incident Investigation Techniques.
ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, 45001.
First Aid.
Firefighting Training.
Basic Principles of Occupational Hygiene.
Basic Principles of Environmental Management.
Train the Trainer (Facilitator Training).
Sound knowledge of the MHSA.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Safety Leadership.
Innovation.
Planning, Organising & Control.
Results Orientation.
Problem Solving & Decision Making.
Relating & Networking.
Change Leadership.
Business Acumen.
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