Mine Safety Officer (Underground)

You'll make safety real on the ground at the mining contractor on a platinum lease near Fourways, not just on paper. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The work is in Fourways, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Check that crews do planned task observations and pre-shift checks
• Lead incident investigations using a root cause method
• Track safety statistics like LTIFR and report them each month
• Review baseline and issue-based risk assessments with section managers
• 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

• Detailed knowledge of the MHSA and its regulations
• Registered with SAIOSH, or working toward it
• Certificate of fitness to go underground or into the pit
• SAMTRAC or an MQA-accredited mine safety qualification

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

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

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