Mine Safety Officer (Underground)

Plan inspections, lead investigations and build a safer shift culture at the mining contractor on a platinum lease near Cape Town CBD. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll report in Cape Town CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Prepare for inspections by the mine inspector and follow up on instructions
• Keep legal appointments and code of practice records current
• Take dust, noise and heat measurements with the occupational hygiene team
• Review baseline and issue-based risk assessments with section managers
• Check that crews do planned task observations and pre-shift checks

• At least 3 years in a safety role at a mine
• Confident writing investigation reports and presenting findings
• Registered with SAIOSH, or working toward it
• Detailed knowledge of the MHSA and its regulations
• Code 08 licence for moving around the mine property

• ISO 45001 auditing experience
• Occupational hygiene registration with the relevant council

• CPD and further study funded
• Standby allowance for incident call-outs
• Company vehicle on site

• Mention the commodity and whether you worked underground. Mines prefer someone who knows their hazards.
• Give numbers: how many investigations you led, or how the LTIFR changed in your section.