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Job Title: Safety Manager - KZN - Mining
Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Reports to: Mining Manager
Overview:
The Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring the overall safety of all employees, visitors, and contractors within the mining operations in KwaZulu-Natal. This role requires a proactive and strategic approach to developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs and procedures to prevent workplace injuries and ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs that comply with all relevant health and safety regulations and best practices
- Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and risks, and implement corrective actions as needed
- Provide safety training to employees, contractors, and visitors to ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulations
- Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses to determine root causes and implement preventative measures
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans and coordinate emergency drills and exercises
- Manage and monitor the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure proper PPE is worn at all times
- Participate in safety committees, meetings, and inspections to promote a culture of safety within the organization
- Liaise with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and local communities on safety-related matters
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, engineering, mining, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a safety management role within the mining industry
- Knowledge of South African health and safety regulations, including the Mine Health and Safety Act
- Professional certifications such as SAMTRAC, ISO 45001, or NEBOSH are preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Proven track record of developing and implementing safety programs that have resulted in improved safety performance
- Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Valid driver's license
Benefits:
Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Reports to: Mining Manager
Overview:
The Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring the overall safety of all employees, visitors, and contractors within the mining operations in KwaZulu-Natal. This role requires a proactive and strategic approach to developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs and procedures to prevent workplace injuries and ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs that comply with all relevant health and safety regulations and best practices
- Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and risks, and implement corrective actions as needed
- Provide safety training to employees, contractors, and visitors to ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulations
- Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses to determine root causes and implement preventative measures
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans and coordinate emergency drills and exercises
- Manage and monitor the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure proper PPE is worn at all times
- Participate in safety committees, meetings, and inspections to promote a culture of safety within the organization
- Liaise with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and local communities on safety-related matters
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, engineering, mining, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a safety management role within the mining industry
- Knowledge of South African health and safety regulations, including the Mine Health and Safety Act
- Professional certifications such as SAMTRAC, ISO 45001, or NEBOSH are preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Proven track record of developing and implementing safety programs that have resulted in improved safety performance
- Ability to work independently and make decisions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Valid driver's license
Benefits:
- Salary: R1.5m - R1.6m
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
- Salary: R1.5m - R1.6m
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Stefnie Bestbier at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website or email us your CV: [email protected]
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
