Position: Safety Officer
Company: Bidvest Facilities Management
Location: Middelburg, Mpumalanga
Employment Type: Permanent
Posted: 16 May 2025
Closing Date: 13 June 2025
Division: BFM Operations 2
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Industry: Mining and Metals
Functional Area: Operations
Job Description
As a Safety Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring workplace safety, legal compliance, and the implementation of robust health, safety, and environmental (HSE) systems. This is a hands-on role requiring collaboration across operational teams to identify risks, drive compliance, and promote a strong safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and implement systems to ensure legal compliance with all relevant safety, health, and environmental regulations.
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Maintain and enhance HSE programs in line with OHS Act, COID, NEMA, and other applicable legislation.
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Organize and deliver safety training programs based on identified needs.
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Investigate incidents and non-compliances, determine root causes, and support corrective and preventive actions.
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Oversee contractor safety compliance, including inductions and site adherence.
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Compile and submit daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports, including toolbox talks, incident logs, and sustainability updates.
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Provide coaching and feedback to technical teams on safety practices.
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Identify, assess, and report actual and potential workplace hazards.
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Support internal and client audits, ensuring ongoing compliance with internal and external standards (including ISO requirements).
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Adhere to and enforce the client's permit-to-work systems.
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Apply knowledge of HEMP and incident investigation protocols.
Minimum Requirements
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Grade 12 (Matric)
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Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent
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Registered with a professional body (e.g., SAIOSH, SACPCMP)
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Code B Driver’s License
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Minimum 2 years’ experience in a mining or industrial environment
Technical Skills and Competencies
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Legal compliance assessments
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Incident investigation
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SOP training
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HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment)
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Strata control knowledge
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Fatigue management
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COMSOC 1 & 2 certified
Interested candidates should submit applications before 13 June 2025. Join Bidvest Facilities Management and contribute to safe, compliant, and efficient operational environments.
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