Head of Health & Safety

The overall purpose of this position is to ensure that all national site-specific Heath & Safety requirements are adhered to and that the client's needs are always efficiently and professionally met. The position entails the development and installation of a pro-active approach to all health and safety measures over multiple sites. Effective pro-active management of all resources must be attained to ensure quality service delivery is provided.

Qualifications, experience and other competencies required :

• At least 8-10 years' experience in Health & Safety preferably in the mining industry.
• Knowledge of all ISO compliance 9001 / 14001 / 27001 / 23001 and all the requirements.
• Great knowledge and experience in Organisational and Environmental Health and Safety, equivalent courses completed (SAMTRAC & Risk management, Environmental Health & Safety Management, etc.) are crucial.
• SLA and contractional co-ordination,
• Very analytical individual with excellent Problem-Solving Skills.
• Ability to manage and discipline staff.
• Strong Operational Planning, Leadership and Organisational Skills as well as good Interpersonal Communication and Client Liaison Skills are essential.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in MS Word and Excel and up to date with the latest modern technology.
• Must be able to work under pressure and for extended hours as and when required.
• A Valid unendorsed driver license with own reliable transport and willing to use for business purposes.
• No criminal record or any pending cases.
• Contactable references.

Job Specification (Not totally inclusive) :

Core Competencies :