Mine Safety Officer (Underground) – Experienced

Plan inspections, lead investigations and build a safer shift culture at the mining contractor on a platinum lease near Soweto. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

You'll report in Soweto. Relocation is not covered for this one. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Track safety statistics like LTIFR and report them each month
• Lead incident investigations using a root cause method
• Review baseline and issue-based risk assessments with section managers
• Take dust, noise and heat measurements with the occupational hygiene team
• Keep legal appointments and code of practice records current
• Prepare for inspections by the mine inspector and follow up on instructions

• Certificate of fitness to go underground or into the pit
• At least 3 years in a safety role at a mine
• Confident writing investigation reports and presenting findings
• Registered with SAIOSH, or working toward it
• SAMTRAC or an MQA-accredited mine safety qualification

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

• Give numbers: how many investigations you led, or how the LTIFR changed in your section.
• Mention the commodity and whether you worked underground. Mines prefer someone who knows their hazards.