Health & Safety Officer

Reference Number: DSS01 - LM

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to ensure the well-being of employees, contractors, and visitors at the mine site. Responsible for implementing and maintaining Occupational Health and Safety policies, the H&S Officer ensures compliance with legislation and fosters a culture of safety within the operation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead by example in safety, ensuring adherence to Company Policy for employee and contractor Health and Safety.
• Cultivate a safety culture that exceeds standards, fostering proactive management and leadership to enhance safety behaviors.
• Ensure full compliance with legal and Company Health & Safety requirements.
• Implement Medical Surveillance protocols to verify employee fitness for work.
• Supervise onsite paramedics and oversee emergency response procedures.
• Monitor and inspect to ensure compliance with legal requirements, including license/permit conditions.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and manage relevant H&S administration and reports.
• Disseminate safety lessons and best practices among the project team and stakeholders.
• Conduct regular safety training, including comprehensive induction for new personnel.
• Ensure completion of all compliance training and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain and update a register of Standards, Codes of Practice (COPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and special instructions.
• Manage the Risk Management system, overseeing actions to reduce risk based on Baseline and Issue-Based Risk Assessments.
• Analyze H&S trends and incidents, spearheading proactive initiatives to minimize H&S incidents.
• Oversee contractor management, including induction, pack management, auditing, and inspection to ensure compliance with legal and company requirements.

Requirements : Qualification and Skill

• National Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent.
• Additional certifications in health and safety management are highly advantageous.
• 7+ years’ experience in a Mining environment, with at least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience in Risk Assessment Techniques and Accident Investigation.
• Greenfields experience would be advantageous.
• Certification in COMSOC 1 & 2, SAMTRAC, and RCAT/ICAM Accident Investigation Techniques advantageous.
• Registration with relevant professional health and safety bodies in Malawi or internationally recognized institutions.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• 2- year contract
• FIFO 6/2 roster
• Competitive USD salary

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Duncan Spitzer

Recruitment Consultant

CA Mining                                       

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