Mining Safety Superintendent, Phalaborwa

Purpose:

• The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating safety trends and provide leadership, coaching and mentoring services that support the goal of zero harm of the mine. Also developing, implementing, improving and maintaining safety systems. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree or National Diploma in Safety Management
• 8 years working experience in the field of SHE in the Mining environment
• 3 years experience as a leader
• Mining SAMTRAC and/or COMSOC 3 Certificate
• Knowledge and experience in risk management ISO 31001 and ISO 45001
• Knowledge and experience in incident investigation
• Formal Training or Certification as an auditor to perform SHEQ audits
• A valid drivers licence (minimum code 08)

Key areas of responsibilities will include:

• Conducting safety meetings, audits, and inspections to verify compliance with Safety Legislation and requirements of the internal SHEQ Management System
• Evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow up assessments
• Facilitate investigations of reportable accidents and occurrences in compliance with Chapter 23 of the MHSA Regulations and Section 11(5) of the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Determining validity, quality and scientific significance of the data
• Interpreting the correlations between human activities and safety incidents
• Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data
• Developing safety campaigns and initiatives to address alarming trends
• Reviewing and where needed developing and improving effective emergency risk management
• Evaluating and interpreting Health and Safety legislation to verify that Palabora is in alignment with the DMRE and conforming with performance relevant COPs, Milestones and Standards
• Ensure compliance with Regulations 2.19.1 – 2.19.7 of the MHSA read with the Minerals Act Regulations pertaining to Safety Officers and Chief Safety Officers
•  Managing budget allocated to section and initiating and implementing cost saving ideas