Job Description

Purpose of Role

To promote the highest standards of safety and health within Tharisa Minerals and monitor that such standards are maintained throughout the mining operations, by developing, implementing and overseeing safety policies, programs and practices, to minimise risks, accidents and injuries within the mine. To oversee and monitor the compliance of all safety audits and systems by ensuring they adhere to the highest standards of compliance with regulatory and policy requirements, and are maintained throughout the mining operations, to documents and track all risks, accidents and injuries trends.

Role Context

Audits and Safety Management Systems

Design, maintain and promote a Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Management System with various reporting protocols, by establishing a robust SHE Management System that effectively tracks and reports health and safety data, to ensure legal compliance within all health and safety reporting across Tharisa Minerals (TM). Develop and implement internal audit programs to assess health and safety measures within the mine. Manage and administer the internal auditing programs by overseeing the execution of internal audits, to evaluate compliance and identify areas for improvement. Co-develop auditing policies aligned with TM policies and other mine-specific guidelines, to ensure the consistency and relevance thereof. Conduct audits and compile reports on non-conformances within all departments of the mining and process operations, to drive corrective actions and ensure compliance.

Risk Assessment and Management

Identify, assess and manage risks associated with mining activities, to ensure that the assigned area of responsibility meets the requirements as set the TM safety policies and procedure, maintaining compliance with the relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments and inspections to identify potential hazards and areas for improvement, reporting key findings to management to keep them informed. Monitor all safety and risk control programmes and projects to ensure that the key objectives are achieved, recommending improvements where needed. Evaluate safety and risk control by reporting on key insights and statistical data to keep management informed of the latest safety and risk developments identified. Manage the safety department's budget, including allocating resources for safety initiatives and programs, to ensure that all inspections, initiatives, programs and audits are properly planned and implemented, with the expenditure meeting the approved budget allocation. Develop and deliver safety training programs to ensure all employees are well-informed about safety procedures and regulations. Promote a culture of safety awareness among all levels of the workforce by conducting a climate survey, to identify areas for improvement and ensure that TM remains as safe place to work with minimal incidents reported.

Incident Investigation and Response Management

Lead investigations of accidents, incidents and near-misses, so as to ensure proper reporting to management and the relevant authorities. Develop action plans aimed at managing all Safety and Risk Control function within TM, to prevent future occurrences. Establish and maintain emergency response plans, including drills and exercises, to address potential emergencies such as fires, chemical spills, or cave-ins.

Safety Policies and Compliance Management

Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures and programs in compliance with South African mining regulations and international safety standards, to ensure legal compliance of the mine. Keep abreast of and ensure compliance with any changes in mining safety regulations in South Africa, to ensure that TM maintains compliant with al new legislative and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with environmental officers to ensure mining activities adhere to environmental regulations and minimise their impact on the environment. Monitor the implementation of controls and measurement against institute compliance regulations and standards, to ensure they adhere to industry regulations and standards. Coordinate actions resulting from different departments' non-conformance by facilitating collaboration between departments, to address non-conformance issues and implement corrective actions. Coordinate actions resulting from proactive action of non-conformance findings, to prevent potential safety issues and maintain compliance. Notify senior management of any non-conformance and make recommendations as per outcomes, to keep senior management informed about non-conformance issues and provide recommendations for resolution and improvement.

Stakeholder Relations

Communicate with all relevant Departments on issues of the area of speciality. Liaise across the relevant Departments by engaging with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure all stakeholders remain abreast of Departmental objectives, any potential derailers are appropriately managed and duplication of work is avoided. Communicate with internal and/or external stakeholders, where required, to achieve work objectives and to maintain relationships. Regularly report on safety performance and risks identified to keep senior management informed of all latest developments. Act as a liaison between the company and relevant safety regulatory bodies, to obtain the needed support and insights from key subject matter experts, to ensure continuous safe practice and compliance with regulatory requirements. Motivate and encourage teamwork and support colleagues at any given time, to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment, promote teamwork and assist colleagues as needed. Participate in all relevant meetings and attend external functions as per protocol, by actively engaging in meetings and external events, to stay informed and represent the organisation effectively. Promote a culture of Zero harm and emphasize compliance to TM policies, values and ethics, so as to cultivate a workplace culture focused on safety and adherence to company policies, values, and ethical standards.

Resource Management

Provide support in the planning, development, implementation and monitoring of company-wide total SHE strategic initiatives, to contribute to the successful execution of strategic initiatives related to Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) across the organisation. Provide input into required changes in resources (financial or non-financial) to enable the achievement of team and/or own objectives. Determine resource needs of the team and/or own area of work to achieve business outcomes. Request and allocate required assets and/or resources for the fulfilment of work objectives to guarantee quality outputs. Monitor the use of assets and resources within the team and own area of responsibility, to ensure assets and resources are consistently and appropriately utilised and managed. Provide staff with day-to-day direction and tasks aligned with Departmental procedures, to enable the usage of less resources more efficiently.

Safety Technology and Equipment

Stay updated on safety technology and equipment by making recommendations for improvements or upgrades, to ensure all safety equipment is maintained and in working order.

Qualifications:

National Diploma (NQF6) in Safety Management within the mining or other relevant industry Degree (NQF7) or equivalent Mining Qualification is advantageous

Certifications:

ISO 19001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Auditing Certificate COMSOC 1 and 2 Blasting Ticket/Trade Test Certificate SAMTRAC/SHEMTRAC or equivalent Certificate Incident/Accident Investigation Training Legal Liability Training Train the Trainer (facilitator training)

Job specific experience:

Minimum of 5-8 years' technical experience in SHE, Production or Process within the mining or similar industry Experience in conducting audits and engaging in the implementation of ISO initiative and/or contractual interventions within a mining company. First Aid/Firefighting Training Basic Principles of Occupational Hygiene and Environmental Management Valid Driver's License (code 08) Experience/Exposure on MS Dynamics F&O, Reporting tools: MS Power BI

Inherent requirements

Must be medically fit

Closing date:

3 March 2025

Note: Preference will be given to female candidates.