Safety Coordinator (Processing Plant)

The mining contractor on a platinum lease near Johannesburg CBD needs someone who knows the MHSA inside out and can coach crews. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll be based at a mining contractor on a platinum lease in Johannesburg CBD. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Inspect workplaces underground and on surface against the MHSA and the mine's standards
• Review baseline and issue-based risk assessments with section managers
• Keep legal appointments and code of practice records current
• Lead incident investigations using a root cause method
• Help run emergency drills and check refuge bays
• Check that crews do planned task observations and pre-shift checks

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

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

• 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.