Safety Officer

Carletonville
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Contract
Sectors: Mining
Reference: SO001

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Express Employment Professionals (Middelburg)

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Safety Officer to ensure workplace safety compliance and promote a safety-first culture within our mining operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining safety programs while ensuring compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and other relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of mining operations
Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, preparing detailed reports and recommendations
Develop and implement safety training programs for all employees
Monitor compliance with MHSA regulations and company safety policies
Conduct risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies
Lead safety meetings and toolbox talks
Maintain safety documentation and records
Review and update safety procedures and policies
Coordinate emergency response procedures and drills
Liaise with DMR inspectors and other regulatory bodies
Monitor and evaluate contractor safety compliance
Conduct safety inductions for new employees and contractors

Oversee PPE management and compliance

Required Skills

Mining
Safety Officer

Candidate Requirements

SAMTRAC or equivalent safety management qualification
Valid Certificate in Mine Safety (Chamber of Mines)
Minimum 5 years' experience in mining safety
Knowledge of MHSA and mining regulations
Incident investigation certification
Risk assessment certification
Valid driver's license
Computer literacy (MS Office Suite)

Proficiency in safety management systems

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About Express Employment Professionals (Middelburg)

Express Employment Professionals is a leading staffing provider in South Africa, the United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Botswana. Every day, we help job seekers find work and help businesses find qualified employees.

1998 Express was established in South Africa and currently has 25 offices throughout the country. Express Employment Professionals is 51% black owned with a level 1 BBBEE rating.

Globally, Express employs approximately 566 000 people each year. We are a global organisation that blends international and local demand with tailored products and services to our clients. Express Employment Professionals is proud to continue its 41-year legacy of helping businesses and job seekers succeed globally. We have grown to a network of 800+ employment agencies in five countries, while still maintaining local ownership for each office and providing quality service to each of our clients.

Express Respects People for who they are, their goals and their concerns and we Impact Business with a sharp business sense that benefits us, our clients, our franchisees, our consultants and our communities.