Environment, Health & Safety

Safety officer - P1

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading, and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying. The focus lies on bringing value to customers through high-performing products that increase productivity and safety as well as to provide services and flexible maintenance programs that extend uptime and cut costs.

The Role

To audit & ensure compliance to the Mine’s Health and Safety Act, No 29 of 1996 regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act and the OHSAS 18001 Management system.

This service is rendered to Sandvik Mining & Construction clients (internal & external), on and off site according to Sandvik Mining & Construction and client’s requirements and specifications.

Main Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement and oversee the organisation’s environmental, health and safety programs and procedures to safeguard employees, surrounding communities and to ensure that all facilities are complying with regulations.
Conduct studies, audits and investigations to ensure compliance with government safety and health laws, standards and regulations as and when required.
Ensure accidents are investigated and closed out according.
Promote safety-conscious work performance and training programs.
Provide safety performance measures
Take responsible approach to environmental, health and safety risks in relation to your own job and that of your team and to control the risks or report them to management accordingly

Profile Required

Grade 12/N3 technical/equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4)
National Diploma in Safety Management (NQF Level 6)
Certificate of Competence as Safety Officer
Certificate in Internal Auditing for OHSAS 18001
Certificate of Competence in First Aid
Certificate of fitness to work in surface mining environment
Computer literate
English proficiency
Valid driver’s licence

How to apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

If you have any further queries, please contact us on 0800 331 331

Applications close: 15 May 2025

Please note that, should you not receive any response from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful; we, however, thank you for your interest in our company. In Line with our EE Plan, HDSA (Historically disadvantaged South African) candidates will be given first preference.

Please note that you must be physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment including meeting all customer vaccination requirements. Attach vaccination certificate to application.

We offer an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers

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