Job Description: The Safety Officer is a legal appointment in terms of regulation 2.17.4 of the Minerals Act. The Role is responsible for the development, implementation and management of safety and risk control programmes, as well as ensuring legal compliance and provision of a safety advisory and reporting service to the Operational Unit or Area. You put safety first. That’s why we want you. Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Sets safety targets Determines the need for safety policies, procedures and standards Selects preventative actions for incidents where appropriate Selects safety expertise when problems occur Determines scheduling of external and internal safety audits Selects safety campaigns and safety promotions Stops the operation or workplace if the working conditions are unsafe Selects appropriate training needs Determines appropriate investigations Disciplines employees to agreed parameters and procedures. This role is at a Band 7 (D1) level reporting to the Chief Safety Officer. Qualifications: Grade 12 or Equivalent Blasting  Experience, Knowledge and Skills 3 Years relevant Mining Training experience Knowledge And Skills Presentation / Facilitation/ Training Planning Code B driver’s license COMSOC I & II or equivalent SAMTRAC OSHAS 18 001 Computer literate (MS Office and Projects) ITIS/Train the Trainer Auditors courses for Safety and Risk Control management Risk Assessment Techniques: (SWIFT, HAZOP and FMECA) Accident investigation (ICAM/RCAT/SCAT) Fire (Intermediate fire – FPA) First Aid