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Safety Superintendent, D4

Seriti, New Denmark Colliery, Mpumalanga

Internal & External

Ref no: NDC061/24GS   

Closing date: 17 July 2024

The role:

The purpose of this role is to guide and manage all Safety tasks and functions for the operation, and to maintain and update the Safety and Risk practices and ensure full legal compliance in terms of the MHSA & OHSA for the business unit.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Manage the legal requirements and duties of 2.17.1 and 2.17.4 of the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Lead / participate in site safety inspections and over inspect the Safety Officer inspections
• Compile Safety Superintendent month-end report and oversee incident investigations through identifying accidents that deemed to be investigated and ensure that these investigations are conducted according to the Seriti Investigation procedure
• Report review and final sign off high potential incidents and injuries
• Co-ordinate and participate in safety audits or Operations / Services Department
• Review classification of injuries
• Monitor and manage implementation of Seriti and Regional HSE related standards at the Operation
• Provide leadership for the safety team, reviewing data for leading indicators and adopting strategies to address identified undesired trends
• Liaise with external auditors when utilized and review final report and sign off
• Maintain baseline and issue-based risk assessments
• Evaluate requirements of departmental staff, ensure that individuals are provided with the correct development opportunities, evaluate training courses as well as oversee the development of training material
• Responsible for timeous and accurate HSE reporting to relevant internal stakeholders and external authorities
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, and operational standards and requirements
• Implement effective risk management processes and engage relevant stakeholders to ensure adherence
• Manage and maintain the Document controls & Governance system
• Ensure that costs allocated for safety tasks within specified operation are controlled within the prescribed budget
• Control capital expenditure for improvement programmes

Requirements:

• National Diploma in Safety Management
• BSc / BTech in Mining / Engineering / Safety Management or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience Mining or Technical professional with relevant Safety training and sound performance record inclusive of 3 years in middle management position
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver’s license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only