Job Post: Safety Officer
The ideal applicant will meet the following requirements:
Job purpose
To ensure that the Company stays in good stead with legal requirements as per MHSA.
To ensure the application of health and safety management systems, processes, policies, procedures and resources provided, to meet the health and safety goals of the operation.
To takes cognisance of applicable legislation and best practice principles, with the goal and to perform daily health and safety activities of the operation, in a responsible manner, with quality and quantity of work as priority.
Minimum Qualifications:
Grade 12.
COMSOC 1 & 2, SAMTRAC.
Blasting Certificate or Trade certificate.
Computer literacy.
English proficiency.
Valid driver’s license.
Valid certificate of fitness .
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Health and Safety Department.
Sound knowledge of risk management.
Accident investigation skills (ICAM).
Contractor management.
Knowledge of relevant legislation.
Knowledge of the Underground Mining, Opencast Mining, and/or Engineering works.
Skills & abilities:
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.
Computer skills.
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
Conducting safety audits, inspection and investigations.
Compiling safety statistics and promoting safety culture.
Hold legal appointment (Regulations 2.17.1).
Ensure adherence to all legislation as required by MHSA to ensure that Kangra Coal stays in good stead with the Authorities.
Conduct regular H&S inspection as required in regulation 2.19.1 and 2.19.3.
Report accidents and occurrences to DMR (required reportable).
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.
Interested parties should send a C.V. and copies of certificates to:
The Human Resources Department
E-mail: recruitment@kangracoal.co.za
NOTE: CVs WITHOUT A COVERING LETTER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Kangra Coal (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.
A shortlist will be compiled and selected applicants will be invited for an interview. If no response is received within one month, applicants may assume their applications to be unsuccessful. All original certificates and proof of experience must be produced at the interview.
Closing date: 07 March 2022