Mine Safety Officer (Underground) – Experienced

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Prospecton, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 5 hours ago
Full-time Mining Code 08
R32 750 – R40 250/month
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Job Description

The gold tailings retreatment operation near Prospecton needs someone who knows the MHSA inside out and can coach crews. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

You'll be based at a gold tailings retreatment operation in Prospecton. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What your day looks like

  • Prepare for inspections by the mine inspector and follow up on instructions
  • Keep legal appointments and code of practice records current
  • Check that crews do planned task observations and pre-shift checks
  • Lead incident investigations using a root cause method
  • Help run emergency drills and check refuge bays
  • Take dust, noise and heat measurements with the occupational hygiene team
  • Review baseline and issue-based risk assessments with section managers

You'll need

  • Confident writing investigation reports and presenting findings
  • Code 08 licence for moving around the mine property
  • At least 3 years in a safety role at a mine
  • Detailed knowledge of the MHSA and its regulations
  • Certificate of fitness to go underground or into the pit

Helpful, not essential

  • Diploma or degree in Safety Management or Environmental Health
  • ISO 45001 auditing experience

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Prospecton really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): professional registration proof, if any plus copy of your identity document.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Prospecton; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • Show your mining sector safety experience clearly. Construction-only safety CVs are often moved to the no pile.
  • Give numbers: how many investigations you led, or how the LTIFR changed in your section.

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Job details
SalaryR32 750 – R40 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationProspecton, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryMining
Experience7+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date28 October 2026
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