Mine Safety Officer (Underground)

The mineral processing plant near Polokwane needs someone who knows the MHSA inside out and can coach crews. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

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

• Track safety statistics like LTIFR and report them each month
• Review baseline and issue-based risk assessments with section managers
• Help run emergency drills and check refuge bays
• Inspect workplaces underground and on surface against the MHSA and the mine's standards
• Keep legal appointments and code of practice records current
• Take dust, noise and heat measurements with the occupational hygiene team
• Check that crews do planned task observations and pre-shift checks

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

• Standby allowance for incident call-outs
• Retirement fund and medical aid
• 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.