INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ADVERT
SAFETY OFFICER
(Work Placement: Hotazel)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: Ÿ Monitoring and reporting on compliance to applicable Health and Safety Legislation Ÿ Carry out inspections of working places and machinery as per regulations 2.17.1 of the MHSA on a scheduled basis. Ÿ Make recommendations on deviations found during inspections. Ÿ Ensure that results of Inspections are recorded and reported to the relevant persons. Ÿ Facilitate and perform Risk Assessments
Ÿ Monitor the reporting of incidents and investigate incidents to determine root causes and appropriate remedial measures Ÿ Conduct scheduled audits to assess compliance to current Code of Practices, SOP's and managerial instructions Ÿ Monitor and Audit Contractors within your area of responsibility to ensure compliance to Mine Health and Safety System and legal requirements (OHSAS 18001 and MHSA)
Competencies Required:
Ÿ Minimum of five (5) years mine operational environment with extensive exposure to Health and Safety experience Ÿ Conversant with Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996) and other legislation applicable to a mining environment Ÿ Accident investigation experience
Ÿ Report writing and data reporting skills (Essential) Ÿ Contractor Management (Essential)
Ÿ Strong communication skills both verbal and written Ÿ Strong interpersonal communications, tact, good judgment, analytical skills required Qualification:
Ÿ Grade 12
Ÿ COMSOC 1 & 2 or SAMTRAC (Essential)
Ÿ A National Diploma in Safety Management will be advantageous Ÿ Red Seal or Blasting Certificate
Ÿ A valid Code B/EB Driver's Licence
Ÿ Computer literate – MS Office
Remuneration: Competitive Salary
Preference will be given to HDSA (Historically Disadvantaged South African) applicants. Interested applicants are requested to submit their CV's with certified copies of qualifications to: *********@***.**.** Please be advised only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that if you are not contacted by 03 March 2017, consider your application unsuccessful.
Applications close on 24 February 2017
Kudumane Manganese Resource (KMR) is a Manganese mining company in the Northern Cape 60km NW of Kuruman. KMR is a producer and exporter of manganese ore. KMR's management philosophy is the long term partnership with all stakeholders including customers, investors, employees and the communities