Our client is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Safety Manager to lead and manage occupational health and safety functions across its underground gold mining operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving a proactive safety culture, ensuring legal compliance, reducing risk exposure and promoting continuous improvement in safety performance throughout the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the mine's Safety Management Systems.
• Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, applicable Regulations, Mandatory Codes of Practice and company standards.
• Conduct and oversee risk assessments, safety inspections, audits and workplace monitoring programmes.
• Lead accident and incident investigations and ensure the effective implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Compile, analyse and submit statutory reports, safety statistics and management reports.
• Monitor legal compliance and provide recommendations to management regarding corrective actions and risk mitigation.
• Facilitate safety training, awareness campaigns and behavioural-based safety initiatives.
• Liaise with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), organised labour, contractors and other stakeholders on safety-related matters.
• Manage, mentor and develop Safety Department personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at achieving Zero Harm and strengthening the mine's safety culture.
• Participate in operational planning and provide specialist safety guidance to line management.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12.
• National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Mining Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related qualification.
• COMSOC 1 and COMSOC 2, or an equivalent mining safety qualification.
• SAMTRAC or equivalent qualification.
• Blasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines.
• Additional mining-related qualifications.
• Minimum of 5 years' mining safety experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Underground metalliferous mining experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act, Regulations and associated legal requirements.
• Proven experience in incident investigation, risk management and safety auditing.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid Code B driver's licence.
• Medically fit and able to obtain a Red Ticket.
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime as required.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and report-writing abilities.
• Sound analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet statutory deadlines.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and drive positive behavioural change across all levels of the organisation.

If you meet the requirements and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application through the link provided. Only candidates who meet the role requirements will be contacted.