Our Client In The Mining Industry Is On The Market For A Head Of Health And Safety To Provide Strategic Leadership And Oversight Of All Health, Safety, And Occupational Risk Management Activities Across Its Gold Mining Operations. The Incumbent Will Be Responsible For Driving A World-Class Safety Culture, Ensuring Regulatory Compliance, Reducing Operational Risks, And Fostering A Zero-Harm Environment That Protects Employees, Contractors, Assets, And The Environment.
Duties And Responsibilities
Develop And Implement The Company's Health And Safety Strategy, Policies, Procedures, And Standards.
Provide Leadership In Cultivating A Proactive Safety Culture Across Mining, Processing, And Support Functions.
Ensure Compliance With All Applicable Mining, Occupational Health, Safety, And Environmental Legislation.
Establish And Maintain Effective Health And Safety Management Systems Aligned With Industry Best Practices.
Lead Workplace Hazard Identification, Risk Assessments, And Implementation Of Mitigation Measures.
Monitor, Analyze, And Report On Health And Safety Performance Indicators And Trends.
Lead Incident Investigations, Root Cause Analyses, And Corrective Action Implementation.
Develop And Oversee Emergency Preparedness, Response, And Crisis Management Plans.
Conduct Regular Site Inspections, Audits, And Compliance Assessments.
Drive Behavioral Safety Initiatives And Employee Safety Engagement Programs.
Provide Expert Advice To Executive Management On Health And Safety Risks And Compliance Matters.
Manage Contractor Health And Safety Compliance Across All Operations.
Oversee Occupational Health Programs, Including Employee Wellness, Medical Surveillance, And Exposure Monitoring.
Coordinate Safety Training And Competency Development Programs For Employees And Contractors.
Ensure Effective Communication Of Health And Safety Requirements Throughout The Organization.
Build And Maintain Productive Relationships With Regulatory Authorities And Industry Stakeholders.
Prepare And Manage Departmental Budgets And Resource Requirements.
Lead, Mentor, And Develop The Health And Safety Team To Achieve Business Objectives.
Qualifications And Experience
Bachelor's Degree In Occupational Health And Safety, Environmental Health, Mining Engineering, Environmental Science, Or A Related Discipline.
A Postgraduate Qualification In Occupational Health And Safety, Risk Management, Or A Related Field Will Be An Added Advantage.
Professional Health And Safety Certification Or Membership With A Recognized Professional Body.
Minimum Of 10 Years' Health And Safety Experience Within The Mining Industry.
At Least 5 Years' Experience In A Senior Health And Safety Leadership Role.
Demonstrated Experience Within Gold Mining Operations, Including Underground And/ Or Open-Pit Mining Environments.
Strong Knowledge Of Mining Legislation, Occupational Health And Safety Regulations, And Industry Standards.
Proven Experience In Safety Management Systems Implementation And Continuous Improvement.
Extensive Experience In Incident Investigation, Risk Management, Auditing, And Compliance Monitoring.
Experience Managing Emergency Response Programs And Occupational Health Initiatives.
Strong Leadership, Stakeholder Management, And Team Development Capabilities.
Excellent Analytical, Problem-Solving, Report-Writing, And Communication Skills.
Proficiency In Health And Safety Management Systems And Microsoft Office Applications.