SHE Manager

Job Description

We have an exciting role for a SHE Manager at Amandelbult Mine. The role is responsible for the overall management of Safety, Health, Hygiene and Environment including SHE risk by managing, integrating, and supporting the implementation of SHE policies, management plans and standards at operational level.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Lead the Safety, Health, Hygiene, Environment and permitting teams at Site(s) to delivers on the company SHE strategies.
• Promote continuous improvement through effective communication, coaching, mentoring and forming collaborative relationships with team members.
• Facilitate and manage the implementation and/or improvement of SHE systems ensuring that they are adapted to the business environment.
• Responsible for the general management of the SHE function including budget preparation, cost control, staff capability and performance assessments.
• Accountable for SHE related matters, amongst others hazard/aspect identification, risk assessment/management and risk/impact control, with particular emphasis on management of long-term risk.
• Develop appropriate improvement plans for the respective departments, such improvement plans to be aligned with the strategic imperatives of AAP in each of the respective disciplines.
• Report to site leadership on SHE performance and comply with legal and BU functional reporting requirements.
• Manage SHE Risk & Assurance Theme Audits, Incident Investigations and Risk Assessments.
• Implement and ensure the effectiveness of the SHE management System.
• Plan, implement and assist in the execution of operational SHE Legal Compliance Assessments.
• Manage operational audit schedule on critical areas.
• Implement the required SHE Risk & Assurance system procedures, systems and standards.
• Review and analyse operational incident investigations, risk assessments and audit reports for quality control and to ensure the Hierarchy of Control is effectively applied.
• Provide risk based operational input to the operational SHE plan to ensure key focus areas address major risks, audit results, and Learning from Incidents.
• Input into the development and maintenance of an Annual Group process on risk control effectiveness.
• Participate as a permanent member on the operations Standard Committee.
• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.
• Position SHE to be an effective and efficient strategy for achievement of safe mining.
• Enable effective stakeholder engagement and regulatory compliance.
• Support sustainability programmes that enable social license to operate.

This role is at a Band 5 level reporting to the General Manager.

Qualifications

• Degree in Safety, Health, Environment or related qualification
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MBL, MDP, LDP) would be advantageous
• Registration with a South African professional (SH or E) institution would be advantageous

Experience

• At least 7-10 years Safety, Health or Environmental experience at a managerial level.
• Experience in mining or conventional mining.

Technical knowledge and skills required for role:

Proven ability to:

• Understand SHE resources, risks and opportunities and applies this knowledge to pre-empt and manage issues and to create solutions.
• Create and embed solutions to positively impact SHE, minimise future risk and encourage individual accountability.
• Works across disciplines to manage SHE risks and drive accountability for SHE issues ensuring proactive management of employee and community health and wellbeing.
• Apply tools and techniques to identify the key factors that contribute to risk and harm and ability to empower line management to contribute to risk management.
• Apply audit processes and activities to analyse data in order to identify and escalate risks.
• Effective monitoring of performance data within own area and applies data analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Advanced skills in creating and embedding solutions to positively impact SHE, minimise future risk and encourage individual accountability.
• Advanced skills in applying tools and techniques to identify the key factors that contribute to risk and harm.
• Proficient skills in applying audit processes and activities to analyse data in order to identify and escalate risks.
• Proficient in conflict resolution to enable effective pathways to mitigate risk.

Additional Information

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum 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 fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date: 24 June 2026