Safety Officer - Wessels Mine

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. 

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. 

ABOUT WESSELS

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our Wessels Mine which represents one of the largest manganese reserves in South Africa.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund. 

South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.  As a Safety Officer, you will be responsible to assist line management in meeting safety, health and environmental standards and implementing safety initiatives in their respective work areas, by verifying compliance to HSE systems during inspections, audits, investigations and leaderships interactions and interventions.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Conduct 30, 45- and 90-days legal inspections;
• Conduct internal audits of the system, process;
• Follow up and close out all preventative and corrective actions;
• Update inspection schedule;
• Monitor compliance to required controls, COP, standards, procedures and applicable legislation;
• Analyse trends and report to line Managers;
• Facilitate event investigations and ensure quality outcomes (MTC’s, LTI’s and RWC’s)
• Assist Chief Safety Officer with DMPR reporting;
• Investigate and submission of Significant Events, incidents, damages, hazards and complaints;
• Challenge line on identified gaps (e.g. reporting, Material Risks deviations , Other risks and hazards, etc.);
• Audit and verify the effective implementation of controls and compliance to legal and other requirements;
• Assist in the analysis of Safety Statistics Identify specific learning’s relevant to the site and communicate as appropriate;
• Carry out and participate in Safety Improvement Plans and Safety campaigns.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Safety and Risk Management;
• In depth knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996), Occupational Health and Safety Act 93 of 1993 and other related legislation;
• Experience in Incident Cause Analysis Method  (ICAM) methodology;
• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12;
• National Diploma in Safety Management (NADSAM);
• SAMTRAC or COMSOC 1 & 2 certificates;
• Valid drivers license

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net

This advertisement will close on 24 June 2025.