Job Post: Safety Officer

Situated in the Piet Retief/Panbult area, ± 65 km from Piet Retief, Kangra Coal (Pty) Ltd. is a modern, mechanized mine. This Colliery has the following vacancy:

The ideal applicant will meet the following requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Grade 12

  • COMSOC 1 & 2, SAMTRAC

  • Relevant Safety Diploma will be advantageous

  • 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 the Health and Safety Department

  • Sound knowledge of risk management

  • Accident investigation skills (ICAM)

  • Knowledge of DMR requirements

  • Contractor management

  • Knowledge of relevant legislation

  • Knowledge of underground mining, opencast mining, and/or engineering works

Skills and 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, reliability and ethical

  • Sound communication and interpersonal skills

  • Computer skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conducting safety audits, inspections and investigations

  • Compiling safety statistics and promoting safety culture

  • Hold legal appointment (Mineral Act Regulations 2.17.1 – 2.17.4)

  • Ensure adherence to all legislation as required by MHSA to ensure that Kangra stays in good stead with the authorities

  • Conduct regular H&S inspections as required in regulations 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 COPs, standards, and procedures and continuously update the documents

  • Assist and participate in the investigation of unsafe conditions when employees exercise their right as granted in Section 23 of the 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: 18 April 2025

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