Safety Officer

Job Posting Title: Safety Officer

• Job Description Summary
• Plan and implement safety policies and procedures to comply with defined safety standards, regulations and laws.

Main Responsibilities

• 1. Contribute to the development and implement safety plans, policies and procedures.
• 2. Conduct safety audits to identify risks and development possibilities. Investigates incidents effectively.
• 3. Evaluate the organization's processes, systems, technology and ways of working and recommend changes that will improve and reduce the safety impact of the organization's operations.
• 4. Coordinate the education and training of the organization's workforce on safety issues to ensure that they understand and comply with the organization's policies and standards.
• 5. Liaise with and influence for relevant internal/external stakeholders and advocate safety mindset across the organization

Job Description

• Safety Management
• * Implement and maintain site-specific health and safety management systems.
• * Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, client requirements, and mining regulations.
• * Conduct routine workplace inspections in underground and surface work areas.
• * Monitor compliance with safe work procedures and standards.
• * Promote a strong safety culture among employees and contractors.
• Risk Management
• * Facilitate risk assessments for maintenance activities.
• * Identify workplace hazards and recommend appropriate control measures.
• * Monitor implementation and effectiveness of risk controls.
• * Ensure Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Take-5 assessments are conducted before work commences.
• Incident Management
• * Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences.
• * Identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• * Track closure of incident action items.
• * Prepare incident reports and communicate lessons learned.
• Safety Training and Awareness
• * Conduct safety inductions for new employees and visitors.
• * Facilitate toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• * Deliver safety awareness campaigns and training programs.
• * Monitor employee competency and compliance with mandatory safety training requirements.
• Compliance and Audits
• * Conduct internal safety audits and inspections.
• * Participate in client and regulatory audits.
• * Ensure compliance with underground mining regulations and contractual requirements.
• * Maintain all safety records, registers, permits, and documentation.
• Emergency Preparedness
• * Support emergency response planning and drills.
• * Ensure emergency equipment is available and inspected regularly.
• * Participate in emergency response exercises and incident management teams.
• * Coordinate emergency preparedness activities with the client.
• Contractor and Visitor Safety
• * Verify contractor compliance with site safety requirements.
• * Ensure visitors receive appropriate safety inductions and supervision.
• * Monitor contractor performance and adherence to safety standards.
• Reporting
• * Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports.
• * Track and report key safety performance indicators.
• * Present safety performance updates during client and internal meetings.
• * Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, incidents, and training activities.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• * Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
• * Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR)
• * Number of Reported Near Misses
• * Safety Inspection Compliance Rate
• * Corrective Action Closure Rate
• * Training Compliance Percentage
• * Risk Assessment Completion Rate
• * Audit Compliance Score
• * Safety Observation Reporting

Qualifications & Experience

1. Diploma or degree in Safety management or related field
2. Minimum of 3- 5 years experience in Safety management

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates that meet the above requirements can send a cover letter and CV to: Apply Now