Senior Safety Officer; Mining & Heavy Industry

Job Description

Senior Safety Officer (Mining & Heavy Industry)

This profile highlights a highly qualified Safety professional with extensive experience in the South African mining sector, specifically within the North West province. This candidate combines technical MHSA/OHS compliance expertise with hands‑on risk management and administrative proficiency in SAP and Safety File preparation.

A result‑driven Safety Officer with a robust background in implementing and managing Integrated Management Systems (ISO 45001). Expert in navigating the regulatory landscape of the North West mining belt, ensuring strict adherence to the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and OHS Act. Specialist in high‑level risk mitigation, incident investigation using RCAT, and the development of technical safety documentation.

• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of MHSA and OHS Act compliance, including Managers Legal Liability.
• Risk Management:
  
  Proficient in HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) and the Anglo Platinum 5×5 Risk Matrix.
• Documentation:
  Expert in compiling comprehensive Safety Files, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Safe Work Procedures (SWPs).
• Systems Implementation:
  Proven ability to manage, monitor, and audit safety systems to maintain ISO standards.
• Incident Investigation:
  Advanced Root Cause Analysis Technique (RCAT – IRCA Global) and Environmental Incident Investigation.

• SAMTRAC (NOSA)
• RCAT Root Cause Analysis (IRCA Global)
• Health and Safety Representative & First Aid Level 1
• Fire Fighting & Working at Heights
• Legal Training:
  Initiating Disciplinary Hearings (Labour Net) & Managers Legal Liability
• Technical Safety:
  Handling Hazardous Substances, Waste Management, and Hand & Portable Electrical Tools.

• Enterprise Software – SAP (Requisition s, tracking, and follow‑up)
• Office Suite – Expert in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Operating Systems – Proficient in Windows environments (XP through Windows 7/Modern versions)
• Labour Relations – Skilled in managing disciplinary processes and safety‑related labour compliance

• Safety Leadership:
  Managing the end‑to‑end safety function on‑site, ensuring all personnel adhere to site‑specific protocols.
• Risk Mitigation:
  Conducting continuous risk assessments and updating SWPs to reflect changing operational hazards.
• Audit Readiness:
  Maintaining impeccable Safety Files and documentation for internal and external regulatory audits.
• Incident Response:
  Leading investigations into safety and environmental breaches, utilizing RCAT to prevent recurrence.
• Environmental Stewardship:
  Oversight of waste management programs and hazardous substance control.

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