Contractor Safety & Systems Officer

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

1.       Safety: Consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

2.       Performance and Delivery

• Coordinate and maintain Contractor onboarding & Safety Files, this includes but not limited to validating contractor safety files, certifications, and legal compliance prior to site access.
• Monitor safe work execution, lead toolbox talks, participate in inspections, and manage incident reporting and close-out.
• Administer contractor management system, manage site access permissions, and monitor real-time headcount.
• Generate and distribute accurate contractor workforce and safety performance reports.
• Provide assurance support and generate compliance data for audits and governance reviews.
• Facilitate the contractor off-boarding process. Ensure all safety, compliance, and systems close-out steps are completed.
• Implement the required SHE Risk & Assurance system procedures, systems and standards.
• Support planning and implementation of operational SHE Legal Compliance Assessments.
• Facilitate the implementation of an operational audit schedule on critical areas to ensure the elimination of Fatal Incidents, Major Potential Incidents, and High Potential Incidents (AATS, Risk Assurance, incident and Fatal Close Out , technical reviews).
• Review and analyse operational incident investigations, risk assessments and audit reports for quality control and to ensure the Hierarchy of Control is effectively applied.
• Formulation of key focus areas, recommendations, trend and data analysis.

3.        People & Teams:

• Actively engage as a team member in all team processes

4.        Compliance:

• Ensure compliance to internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree or diploma in Technical, Safety, Health, Environment or Risk
• SAMTRAC advantageous 
• Courses in Safety management systems ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 would be advantageous
• SACPCMP safety officer registration would be advantageous

Experience

• 1- 3 years relevant experience in Safety and Risk or equivalent in mining or processing environment

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of OHS legislation,
• Systems experience (contractor management platforms, access control systems).
• Proficient in data interpretation and reporting.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused.
• Advanced stakeholder engagement skills.
• Advanced skill in Safety Systems.

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

10 July 2026