Mine Safety Officer (Underground)

Zero harm needs people who go into the workings. This gold tailings retreatment operation near Potchefstroom needs you. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The site is in Potchefstroom; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

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

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

• Occupational hygiene registration with the relevant council
• Diploma or degree in Safety Management or Environmental Health
• Mine rescue training

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