Safety Officer- P2

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

To audit & ensure compliance to the Mine's Health and Safety Act, No 29 of 1996 regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act and the OHSAS 18001 Management system.

This service is rendered to Sandvik Mining & Construction clients (internal & external), on and off site according to Sandvik Mining & Construction and client's requirements and specifications.

Design, develop, implement and oversee the organisation's environmental, health and safety programs and procedures to safeguard employees, surrounding communities and to ensure that all facilities are complying with regulations.

Conduct studies, audits and investigations to ensure compliance with government safety and health laws, standards and regulations as and when required.

Ensure accidents are investigated and closed out according.

Promote safety-conscious work performance and training programs.

Provide safety performance measures

Take responsible approach to environmental, health and safety risks in relation to your own job and that of your team and to control the risks or report them to management accordingly

National Diploma in Safety Management (NQF Level 6)

Certificate of Competence as Safety Officer

Certificate in Internal Auditing for OHSAS 18001

Certificate of Competence in First Aid

Certificate of fitness to work in surface mining environment

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.