Mine Safety Officer (Underground)

Plan inspections, lead investigations and build a safer shift culture at the mineral processing plant near eMalahleni. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The work is in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Lead incident investigations using a root cause method
• Inspect workplaces underground and on surface against the MHSA and the mine's standards
• Train safety representatives and support the health and safety committee
• Take dust, noise and heat measurements with the occupational hygiene team
• Keep legal appointments and code of practice records current
• Check that crews do planned task observations and pre-shift checks

• Detailed knowledge of the MHSA and its regulations
• Code 08 licence for moving around the mine property
• SAMTRAC or an MQA-accredited mine safety qualification
• Registered with SAIOSH, or working toward it
• At least 3 years in a safety role at a mine

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

• CPD and further study funded
• Standby allowance for incident call-outs
• Retirement fund and medical aid

• Mention the commodity and whether you worked underground. Mines prefer someone who knows their hazards.
• Show your mining sector safety experience clearly. Construction-only safety CVs are often moved to the no pile.