Mine Safety Officer

The purpose of this Mine Safety Officer role is to conduct daily workplace inspections before each shift to identify hazards and assist with blasting operations.

The role is based in Knysna, Western Cape. The team looks after its own and expects the same in return. The workplace is professional, friendly, and geared towards high performance. Apply today and let us know why this role is right for you.

• Coordinate emergency response procedures including fire drills, evacuation exercises, and first aid response for mine emergency preparedness.
• Collect, log, and transport geological samples to the laboratory, maintaining chain of custody and following sampling protocols.
• Conduct daily workplace inspections before each shift to identify hazards and ensure the working area is safe.
• Operate mining equipment such as drill rigs, continuous miners, roof bolters, and loaders safely per operating procedures.
• Investigate all incidents, accidents, and near misses thoroughly, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.

• A valid medical certificate of fitness confirming fitness to work in a mining environment including underground conditions.
• A Grade 12 certificate is the minimum; a relevant mining qualification or blasting certificate is essential for technical roles.
• For supervisory roles, a Mine Overseer's Certificate of Competency or Shift Boss Certificate from the relevant mining authority.
• A minimum of three to five years of experience in the mining industry with specific experience in the relevant mining method.
• For geology roles, a bachelor's degree in geology or geoscience and experience with geological modelling and sampling software.