Safety Officer Fixed Term

Company Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fixed Safety Officer. The purpose of this role is to Assist supervisors/line managers in complying with SHE systems requirements and undertaking and participating in inspections, audits, investigations, leadership interactions, and interventions in the workplace, among other duties

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As our Fixed Term Safety Officer some of your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Maintain an inventory of facilities, equipment and infrastructure that must be inspected regularly in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Investigations:
• Promoting Safety Culture:
• Contractor Management and Coaching:
• Reporting:
• Maintain an updated schedule of inspections that covers all facilities, equipment and infrastructure that must be inspected regularly in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Conduct physical condition inspections per the approved schedule, communicating findings to and ensuring sign-off by the relevant legal appointees.
• Assess and inspect associated documentation.
• Discuss, record and sign off on findings in the logbook.
• Capture relevant information on the applicable company system, such as ISOMETRIX, and verify effective close-out of previous findings.
• Assist and participate in the incident investigation per the Anglo requirements.
• Investigate damages, MTCs, FACs, and near misses as required.
• Compile investigation reports and obtain necessary signoff and copies of associated documents.
• Capture incidents and related actions on the relevant systems such as ISOMETRIX.
• Follow up on the close-out of corrective actions.
• Report, capture, and verify the close-out of High Potential Hazards from assigned areas of responsibility.
• Actively participate in Safety initiatives (e.g., Hazard hunts  and HPH reporting)
• Conduct and or participate in Internal Audits in areas of responsibility and other areas as assigned
• Execute the Emergency drills in assigned areas of responsibility
• Access safety statistics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Conduct safety inspection on Service Providers.
• Weekly over inspection on Service Providers and consolidation of reports.
• Assist contractors and SHE Representatives in their areas of responsibility
• Prepare and submit a weekly SHE Officer report using prescribed templates or format.
• Execute scheduled physical condition inspections and ensure necessary documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Discuss, document, and provide sign-off for all findings in the logbook.
• Collect information using Isometrix and ensure all previous findings have been closed out.
• Prepare and finalise reports, obtain signoff, and ensure all associated documents are correctly stored and maintained.
• Follow up on corrective actions to ensure they have been implemented effectively.
• Execute the investigation and submission of High Potential Hazards and ensure they are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Actively participate in Safety initiatives such as VFL to increase awareness and promote a safety culture.
• Conduct internal audits in respective areas to identify potential safety hazards or risks and take necessary steps to address them.
• Execute emergency drills to ensure all employees are prepared and know what to do in an emergency.

This role is in the Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) NC discipline at a 7.8 level reporting to Section Manager Safety

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Higher Certificate in Safety Management (NQF5)
• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) – Advantageous
• SA Driver’s License.
• Medical Fitness Certificate.

Advantageous

• SAMTRAC Mining or COMSOC 1 & 2 (Advantageous).
• A3 Risk Management (Advantageous).
• Learning from Incidents course (Advantageous).
• Passport 360 and ISOMETRIX

Additional Information

Who We Are?

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion And Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.