Safety Superintendent, D4, KHT081/26GS

The role

• The purpose of this role is to guide and manage all Safety tasks and functions for the operation, and to maintain and update the Safety and Risk practices and ensure full legal compliance in terms of the MHSA & OHSA for the business unit.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to

• Lead and manage the legal appointees appointed as 2.17.1 and 2.17.4 of the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Lead / participate in site safety inspections and over inspect the Safety Officer inspections
• Compile Safety Superintendent month-end report and oversee incident investigations through identifying accidents that deemed to be investigated and ensure that these investigations are conducted according to the Seriti Investigation procedure
• Report review and final sign off high potential incidents and injuries
• Co-ordinate and participate in safety audits or Operations / Services Department
• Review classification of injuries
• Monitor and manage implementation of Seriti and Divisional Safety, Risk, Assurance and Contractor Management related standards at the Operation
• Provide leadership for the safety team, reviewing data for leading indicators and adopting strategies to address identified undesired trends
• Liaise with external auditors when utilized and review final report and sign off
• Maintain baseline and issue-based risk assessments
• Evaluate requirements of departmental staff, ensure that individuals are provided with the correct development opportunities, evaluate training courses as well as oversee the development of training material
• Responsible for timeous and accurate Safety and Risk reporting to relevant internal stakeholders and external authorities
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, and operational standards and requirements
• Implement effective risk management processes and engage relevant stakeholders to ensure adherence
• Manage and maintain the Document controls & Governance system
• Ensure that costs allocated for safety tasks within specified operation are controlled within the prescribed budget
• Control expenditure for improvement programmes

Requirements

• Degree in Safety Management
• Minimum of 6 to 8 years' experience in Safety at a Middle Management level
• Computer Literacy MS Office
• Valid driver's license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous

• National Diploma in Mining / Engineering or a related field
• Risk Management Training
• ICAM Investigation lead
• ICAM Investigation facilitator
• Safety Systems

Please note

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• A CV with certified copies certification within a 3-month period of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid driver's license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

Closing Date 20 August 2026