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Safety and Risk Officer (Coal Mining) – Fixed-Term

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eMalahleni, Mpumalanga

Full-time

Posted 6 hours ago

Full-time Mining Code 08

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Job Description

Zero harm needs people who go into the workings. This deep-level platinum shaft near eMalahleni needs you. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Location: eMalahleni, Mpumalanga. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

The work, day to day

Inspect workplaces underground and on surface against the MHSA and the mine's standards
Keep legal appointments and code of practice records current
Prepare for inspections by the mine inspector and follow up on instructions
Track safety statistics like LTIFR and report them each month
Check that crews do planned task observations and pre-shift checks
Lead incident investigations using a root cause method

What you need

Code 08 licence for moving around the mine property
Detailed knowledge of the MHSA and its regulations
Confident writing investigation reports and presenting findings
Certificate of fitness to go underground or into the pit
SAMTRAC or an MQA-accredited mine safety qualification

Nice if you have

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

What you get

Retirement fund and medical aid
Company vehicle on site
Standby allowance for incident call-outs

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: SAMTRAC or safety qualification, professional registration proof, if any plus copy of your identity document.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

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.