Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE

Provide administrative and technical support to the Safety and Health function by maintaining accurate SHE records, coordinating training and medical surveillance programmes, and assisting in monitoring compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, policies and the Company's Safety and health management systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the safety and health documentation system, including registers, statutory records, permits, legal appointments, inspection reports and SHE files.
• Capture, collate and analyse safety and health data, incidents, near misses, leading and lagging indicators, and prepare daily, weekly and monthly Safety and Health reports and statistics.
• Support incident and accident reporting, investigation logistics, corrective action tracking and close-out verification.
• Coordinate the induction programme, toolbox talks, Safety and Health training schedules, competency records and contractor onboarding compliance.
• Assist in administering the occupational medical surveillance programme, including scheduling medicals, fitness certificates, exit and periodic examinations, and confidential health record management.
• Assist with planned task observations analysis, workplace inspections, audits tracking, risk assessments reviews and emergency preparedness drills compliance monitoring.
• Assist in coordinating SHE meetings, campaigns, awareness initiatives and behaviour-based safety programmes.
• Assist in compiling health and safety reports.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or Degree in Safety, Health and Environmental Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management or a related field.
• Studying towards a professional qualification (NEBOSH, OSHEMAC or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a safety and health administration or Safety and Health assistant role.
• Mining, construction or heavy industrial experience is an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of the Mining (Management and Safety) Regulations, Factories and Works Act, NSSA (Accident Prevention and Workers' Compensation) Scheme, Pneumoconiosis Act and Environmental Management Act.
• Trained in incident investigation, risk assessment and first aid.
• Proficiency in SHE management software and MS Office, with advanced Excel and report-writing skills.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with high attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity.