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Manager Underground Safety

Industry: Other / Job Expires: 2022-01-12 11:42:09 / Location: Limpopo

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Purpose :

Manager Underground safety is needed to lead the Underground Safety Teams at a Mining Company The incumbent will report to the General Manager SHEQ, and by virtue of his/her training, knowledge and experience.

Key responsibilities: 

  • Formulation and implementation of safety strategies for continuous improvement.
  • Liaison with various state departments, emergency service providers.
  • Manage reporting systems to State.
  • Continuous benchmarking, development and implementation of leading practices, systems and processes in safety and emergency services management.
  • Analysis and prediction of risks and appropriate preventative actions.
  • Management of emergency response teams.
  • Manage the underground business resilience and recovery plan (BRRP).

Intrinsic Qualities: 

  • Experienced in underground and surface mining operations.
  • Excellent knowledge of safety, emergency, and security legislation.
  • Excellent understanding of safety and security management systems.
  • Excellent communication and engagement skills.
  • Computer literate with good experience in word, excel, outlook and power point.

Qualifications & Experience: 

  • Tertiary qualification in Safety Management, or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an underground mining environment.
  • Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role at a strategic level, in operations or safety management.
  • Large Project experience will be an added advantage.


Location: Limpopo (Palabora) 

Duration: 3-years Fixed Term Contract

Qualifying candidates to send cv to milton@heitha.co.za

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, If you do not hear from us within 21 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

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