VACANCY INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENTCHIEF SAFETY OFFICER - THABA JV

Expiry Date
02 April 2026

Reference Number
n/a - Platinum Weekly Ad

City
Thabazimbi

Province
Limpopo

Requirements

Key Performance Areas:

• SHE Systems Implementation and Auditing Literacy
• (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001)
• Ensure that the MHS Act is implemented and enforced.
• Building sound stakeholder relationships with the host mine.
• Maintain SHEQ system for the business unit.
• Perform Risk Assessments.
• Advise Plant Management teams on related SHEQ issues.
• Act as proxy for the Company.
• Ensure all legal compliance regarding legal duties in terms of Regulation 2.17.4 of the MHSA.
• Audit the safety campaign initiative, Implementation, progress, and effectiveness.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and monitor adherence to health and safety standards and objectives
• Thoroughly investigate accidents/incidents related to safety, health, and environmental issues, and implement corrective actions as necessary
• Ensure and oversee that safety officers comply with MHSA 2.19.1 & 2.19.2
• Oversee Safety Officer accident investigations and facilitate high-level accident investigations and incident cause and analysis methods
• Present preliminary investigations and major loss to the client on request
• Share and implement preventative measures from previous learnings

Knowledge/Education Requirement:

• Grade 12
• Degree in Safety Management or related field.
• Relevant SHE Short-Course Certificates (such as
• NOSA, SAMTRAC, COMSOC 1,2 &3)
• A Diploma or Degree in Risk Management will be an advantage.

Experience and requirements:

• At least 7 years’ experience as a Safety Officer/Chief
• Safety Officer in a Mining/Engineering environment.
• Experience in investigations, inspections, and reporting.
• Safety training experience
• Good administration is essential
• Risk Management
• Experience in working with electronic safety management systems like IMS.
• A driver’s license and own transport are compulsory

Candidates who meet the requirements as stipulated above may apply by sending their CV’s and copies of relevant qualifications to the HR Department. Should you not hear from the company in 21 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

By applying for this vacancy, you give consent to process your personal information in line with the Processing of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Company’s recruitment procedure. Your information will only be kept on record for this vacancy.

Contact: Thabarecruitment@sylvania.co.za
Closing Date: 02 April 2026

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Thabarecruitment@sylvania.co.za

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