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Cullinan Diamond Mine Chief Safety Officer

Building a world-class diamond group
Cullinan Diamond Mine

Cullinan Diamond Mine is situated in the town of Cullinan, 30km east of Pretoria. The Mine is currently mining at a depth of 747 meters, using mechanised trackless block-cave mining.

Chief Safety Officer

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants who will effectively manage mine Health and Safety aspects, as well as the Emergency Preparedness procedures of the mine.

Tasks and responsibilities: • Manage safety and risk management • Provide specialist technical knowledge and advice and resolve related problems • Ensure personal and co-workers’ adherence to and compliance with relevant acts and the company’s SHE objectives • Facilitate and steer the development and implementation of SHE Management Systems, Exposure Control Programmes and Measures (ISO 14001, OHSAS) that contribute to a safe and productive environment • Deliver sound best practice SHE advice to line managers in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and applicable national and international legislation • Ensure continuous improvement of Risk Registers • Develop effective working relationships with consultants, IOM and governmental authorities • Participate in seminars/forums to keep abreast of developments within the industry • Work according to the mine Code of Practice • Budget planning and preparation.

Minimum requirements: • A National Diploma in Safety Management (an advantage) • SAMTRAC/SHEMTRAC • COMSOC 1&2 • Extensive experience in an integrated Risk Management Programme • 5 years’ related experience in the mining industry • In-depth knowledge of mining legislation • A valid Code 08 driver’s licence • Computer literacy.

Other skills/competencies: • SHE Management systems (OHSAS18001, ISO31001, ISO14001) • Good interaction, written and verbal communication skills. 

(Ref. CUL041)

Cullinan Diamond Mine is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to appoint. Preference will be given to EE and internal 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 candidates are subject to passing on-mine induction and the aforementioned criteria.

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