Safety Officer - Petra Diamonds

Petra Diamonds (Pty) Ltd is one of the world’s leading suppliers of rough diamonds and one of the largest independent diamond groups by resource.

It’s a polished diamond we’re after for this role - an individual that clearly outshines his/her peers:
Sedibeng Diamond Mine JV

The Sedibeng operation includes the Messina and Dancarl Mines and is located in the Warrenton District, Northern Cape Province in South Africa.

Safety Officer

The incumbent will apply, monitor and assist with the application and the management of the Health and Safety control systems and procedures according to organisational and legislative requirements.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Advise on the Mine Health and Safety Act and Petra safety standards, identify health and safety issues, recommend solutions and monitor
• the implementation thereof
• Assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the health and safety management programme and ensure adherence to the programme goals and
• objectives
• Investigate all serious and critical incidents and associated follow-ups with action strategies and assist to implement plans to prevent similar occurrences
• Compile health and safety reports to meet on-mine requirements
• Conduct required health and safety audits and inspections
• Assist to maintain the health and safety risk management system according to organisational requirements
• Monitor the legal compliance of training
• Function as a member of the department and ensure adherence to deadlines
• Work shifts and do standby duties
• Work according to the mine’s Code of Practice, and report any observations of this not being done
• Ensure personal and co-workers’ adherence and compliance with security and the Company’s SHE objectives.

Minimum requirements:

• SHEMTRAC/SAMTRAC/COMSOC
• Grade 12
• Valid public driver’s licence (Code EB)
• Previous relevant experience in the Health and Safety discipline
• Knowledge of the underground workings would be beneficial
• PC literate and working knowledge (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) in Microsoft Office and Windows System.

Other skills/competencies:

• Safety and risk management
• Risk assessment and evaluation
• Ability to negotiate and influence behaviour
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Independent, self-motivated and proactive thinker
• Ability to undertake own job planning
• Sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills in English.

(Ref. SED002)

Sedibeng Diamond Mine JV is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to appoint. Preference will be given to EE applicants. Pre-screening, profile testing, on-mine assessments, medical and security clearances form part of the minimum requirement and selection process. Short-listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview. Employment of the successful candidate is subject to passing on-mine induction and the aforementioned criteria.

Please send your r�sum�, with copies of qualifications and ID, to E1-Recruitment@petradiamonds.com or fax: 086 692 2442.

Closing date: 18 May 2012.

If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.