Vacancy: Safety Officer (Fixed-Term Contract)

Vacancy: Safety Officer (Fixed-Term Contract)

Menar

The company would like to recruit a Safety Officer to be based at Gugulethu Colliery within the Msukaligwa Municipality.

 DESCRIPTION:

To maintain the highest standard of health and safety within his / her areas of responsibility, communicate the health and safety standards, implement health and safety programmes, conduct health and safety inspections, investigations, and audits.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Grade 12

  • COMSOC 1 & 2, SAMTRAC

  • HIRA certificate

  • Computer literacy

  • English proficiency

  • Valid driver’s license

  • Valid certificate of fitness

  • Knowledge of the MHS Act and regulations

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

EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of 3 years relevant experience as a Mining Safety Officer

  • Safety rep experience in a mining environment is an added advantage.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure medical, induction and operator licensing compliance and update access cards and red permits.

  • Ensure that training matrix is updated.

  • Assist with hazard identification and risk assessments.

  • Ensure planned task observations (PTO) compliance.

  • Monitor near miss reporting.

  • Conduct safety inspections in high-risk areas as scheduled.

  • Attend line-up meeting and assist with toolbox talks.

  • Assist in training on Standard Operating Procedures and Codes of Practice.

  • Compile a monthly report indicating safety-related matters and statistics

  • Perform emergency evacuation drills as scheduled.

  • Report all incidents immediately and perform in-loco investigations

  • Implement safety initiatives as required by DMRE office and/or Mine Management.

  • Participate in the Health and Safety committee,

  • Co-ordinate safety training for the site.

  • Enforce safety, health and environmental integrity principles

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your CV and copies of qualifications by latest close of business 27 May 2025. No late applications will be accepted.

E-mail address: gugulethurecruitment@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. 

Vacancy: General Worker

Vacancy: General Worker