SAFETY OFFICER (REF: IVP- PRO-2607)
Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills
· Relevant Safety qualification (e.g. SAMTRAC, NEBOSH or equivalent).
· Strong knowledge of mining safety standards and legislation.
· Experience working in multi-contractor environments.
· Registration with relevant professional body advantageous.
Suitable candidates must have the following work experience
· Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in safety within mining, construction or industrial environments.
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:
Safety Oversight and Enforcement
· Conduct continuous on-site safety monitoring across all work fronts.
· Enforce adherence to mine safety procedures, standards and permit systems.
· Intervene immediately where unsafe acts or conditions are observed.
· Ensure all work is conducted within approved safety frameworks.
Contractor Safety Management
· Ensure all contractors comply with safety requirements and procedures.
· Verify that contractors are properly trained, inducted and authorised to perform work.
· Monitor contractor behaviour and enforce discipline where required.
· Prevent informal or unauthorised work practices.
Training and Safety Awareness
· Provide safety inductions and ongoing training to contractors.
· Ensure contractors understand risks associated with their activities.
· Promote safe work practices and behavioural change.
· Reinforce safety expectations through continuous engagement.
Incident Prevention and Management
· Identify potential hazards and implement preventative measures.
· Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
· Implement corrective and preventative actions.
· Maintain accurate incident records and reporting.
Compliance and Regulatory Management
· Ensure compliance with all relevant safety legislation and mine standards.
· Support inspections and audits by internal and external stakeholders.
· Maintain documentation required for compliance and audit purposes.
· Ensure all permits, risk assessments and safety documentation are in place.
Coordination with Construction and SHE Teams
· Work closely with Construction Manager and Supervisors to ensure safe execution.
· Align safety practices with project schedule and work sequencing.
· Support SHE Manager in implementing site-wide safety strategies.
· Support engineering teams in verifying design implementation on site.
Risk Identification and Mitigation
· Identify high-risk activities and ensure appropriate controls are in place.
· Monitor trends in safety performance and address root causes.
· Implement proactive measures to reduce risk exposure.
Governance and Control
· Ensure all safety processes are properly documented and auditable.
· Prevent non-compliance that could result in regulatory action.
· Escalate serious safety risks or repeated non-compliance immediately.
On-line applications to be forwarded to www.ivanhoecommunities.com on or before the closing date. The company will NOT consider applications received after the closing date.
Closing date: 12 June 2026
Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine and Women. Applications are only open to South African Citizens.
