• Conducting inspections and coaching to ensure compliance to safety standards.
• Conducting safety awareness programmes.
• Conducting incident investigations and facilitating issue-based risk assessment.
• Ensures there are safety messages in each Incident Action Plan.
• Maintains awareness of active and developing situations.
• Ensures the Site Safety and Health Plan is prepared and implemented.
• To correct unsafe acts or conditions through the regular line of authority, although the Safety Officer may exercise emergency authority to prevent or stop unsafe acts when immediate action is required.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g., not using protective equipment).
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.
• Conducting visitor’s inductions, auditing legal documents, and managing contractors.

Professional & Academic Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma in Occupation Health and Safety obtained from a recognized/reputable institution or
• NEBOSH Diploma or International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, British Safety Council International Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health.
• Qualifications in Management Systems auditing and implementation (ISO45001; ISO14001 & ISO 9001) or integrated management system will be a big advantage.
• Great skills in advanced Microsoft PowerPoint techniques & Advanced Excel

Experience:

•  3 years minimum work experience gained in mining industry i.e., having background work experience in mining or engineering disciplines and experience in implementation of Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Well experienced in Company standards and programs requirements to pass on knowledge and requirements to others.
• Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems.
•  Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety.