Vacancy: Chief Health and Safety Officer

Vacancy: Chief Health and Safety Officer

Menar

The Company would like to recruit a Chief Safety Officer to be based at Khanye Colliery in Bronkhorstspruit.

DESCRIPTION 

The purpose of this role is to optimise safety and risk control systems, as well as ensure legal compliance at the mine.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Grade 12

  • COMSOC 1 & 2

  • Blasting Certificate or Trade certificate

  • Computer literacy

  • National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, Mining Engineering, Engineering or a related discipline.

  • BTech is advantageous

  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Health and Safety Department in mining environment, plus 3 years in managerial role

  • English proficiency

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Valid certificate of fitness

  • Sound knowledge of risk management

  • Incident and accident investigation course or skills

  • Contractor management

  • Knowledge of relevant legislation

  • Knowledge of the Underground Mining, Opencast Mining, and/or Engineering works

 OTHER SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

  • Physically fit and able to pass a medical/fitness test.

  • Ability to operate without supervision and be able to work under pressure.

  • Be a self –starter and able to work according to deadlines.

  • Integrity, reliable and ethical.

  • Sound communication and interpersonal skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Hold legal appointment:  2.17.4

  • Ensure adherence to all legislation as required by MHSA to ensure that the mine stays in good stead with the Authorities.

  • Compile Safety Improvement Plans, ensure plans are in place for operations.

  • Conduct regular H&S inspection as required in regulation 2.19.1 and 2.19.3.

  • Report accidents and occurrences to DMR (required reportable).

  • Co-ordinate and participate in Risk assessments for Operations.

  • Conduct accident and critical incident investigation and report.

  • Participate in the compilation of COP’s, Standards and procedures and continuously keep the documents updated.

  • Assist and participate in the investigation of unsafe conditions when employee excise section 23 right as granted in MHSA.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your CV and copies of your qualifications by the latest close of business on 4 September 2026. No late applications will be accepted. E-mail address: Khanyerecruitment@canyoncoal.com

If you have not heard from us within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Canyon Coal is an equal opportunity employer, and preference will be given to candidates meeting the requirements as per our employment equity commitments. 

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