Health, Safety & Environmental Officer

Health, Safety & Environmental Officer

Purpose of the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure adherence to national mining, occupational health, and environmental regulations.
  • Support ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 compliance programs.
  • Maintain and update HSE policies, procedures, and risk registers.
• Risk Management
  • Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments for plant operations.
  • Develop and monitor mitigation measures to reduce residual risk.
  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and environmental breaches, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Training & Awareness
  • Deliver induction and refresher training on HSE practices.
  • Promote employee awareness of safe work practices, emergency preparedness, and environmental stewardship.
  • Facilitate toolbox talks and safety campaigns.
  • Deliver Radiation awareness training.
• Monitoring & Reporting
  • Conduct routine inspections, audits, and permit-to-work verifications.
  • Monitor environmental KPIs (waste, emissions, water usage, tailings management).
  • Prepare monthly HSE performance reports and present findings to management.
• Emergency Preparedness
  • Support the development and testing of emergency response plans.
  • Coordinate drills for fire, chemical spills, and evacuation scenarios.
  • Liaise with external emergency services when required.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in safety and environmental management.
  • Recommend ergonomic and sustainable solutions to reduce workplace hazards.
  • Drive initiatives that enhance employee wellbeing and operational excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, SAMTRAC, ISO Lead Auditor) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HSE within mining or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of mining legislation, environmental management, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of HSE regulations and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and training delivery skills.
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in digital tools for reporting, dashboards, and document management.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and strategic thinker.
• Practical, solution-oriented approach to compliance.
• Collaborative team player with leadership capability.
• Committed to continuous improvement and sustainability.
• Resilient under pressure and adaptable to dynamic mining environments.

Performance Indicators

• Reduction in incident frequency and severity.
• Compliance with legal and ISO standards.
• Timely completion of audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Improved employee engagement in HSE programs.
• Achievement of environmental sustainability targets.