Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To contribute towards the achievement of the TC Smelter objectives which includes, zero harm, conformance to the ISO 45001:2018 standard and compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) 29 of 1996 and related regulations. To coordinate the operational and administrative activities of the SHEQ department

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Comply with all SHEQ requirements
• Utilise the Integrated management system's tools to manage and lead its performance. Tools include IMS, MES, ChromeDoc, LMS, Item tracker, etc

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Liaise with all relevant interested and external committees

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Carry a2.17.1 legal appointment and carry out all Safety Officer duties
• Promote a culture of Health and Safety. Attend green area/ toolbox talks meetings and promote SHEQ awareness
• Conduct audits and inspections, provide feedback on non-conformances and check effectiveness of action taken.
• Report incidents, near misses and participate in incident investigations
• Compile and review Risk Assessments, Provide coaching to employees and contractors on SHEQ related matters
• Carry out planned Task Observations on high-risk activities
• Conduct emergency preparedness drills
• Assist with the development of SHEQ training programmes and perform coaching on SHEQ procedures
• Participate in SHEQ related monitoring e.g, Illumination, noise, confined space testing. etc
• Monitor the conditions of SHEQ related equipment and report faults
• Carry out contractor management duties which includes reviewing of safety files
• Verification of employees training and signing off of route forms
• Assist departments navigate SHEQ Management systems such IMS
• Provide guidance of SHEQ related matters and ensure customer satisfaction
• Provide support by attend departmental meetings and giving feedback on SHEQ Matters
• Carry out SHEQ Standby duties

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem solving and decision making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success
• Adhering to Values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Auditing
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisations skills
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Observation skills (attention to detail)
• Computer skills
• Time management
• Incident investigation
• Risk management
• Training

Knowlege:

• SHEQ Management Systems
• Iso 45001
• Mine Health and Safety Act & related requlations

Closing Date: 12 October 2026

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

• External: Relevant Higher Certificate (NQF 5) or National Diploma (NQF 6) on Safety Management
• Internal: Studying towards a relevant Higher Certificate or National Diploma in Safety Management / Contractor Management courses
• Computer literate (MS Office)

Advantageous qualifications: 

• ISO 45001
• Legal liability
• HIRA
• Confined Space