PURPOSE OF THE JOB
This position will render a service at SASOL Mining- Twistdraai Export Plant to enable, support and facilitate the safe and responsible execution of Mining operations towards zero harm and sustainability through a proactive safety approach
FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS
CORE ELEMENTS OF JOB
1. Delivery targets (e.g. tons, products, service)
- Monitor and respond proactively to hazards in the workplace
- Conduct Export Plant’s key deliverables i.e. Six Essentials
- Draw the Mine’s Risk profile and monitor the trend.
- Conduct hazard identification in the workplace
- Facilitate safety related risk assessments
- Lead incident investigations and facilitate the in-loco investigations
- Facilitate RCA's
- Conduct Critical control verifications
2. Quality results (agreed standards/compliance)
- Participate in the weekly planning with the Line Supervisors
- Participate in Service Provider audits on site to check compliance to SHE File requirements
- Participate in safety system audits, e.g. Logbook audits, lock-out audits, legal appointment audits, insurance engineer’s audits etc.
- Provide input during risk assessments to ensure safety issues are identified
- Provide advice on the selection and use of specific PPE
- Participate in the respective Safety forums
- Participate in the roll out of the Safety Improvement Plan and report updates as required
3. Leadership and growth results
- Portray the enterprise values and goals at all times
- Execute own and team competency development
- Coach team and others on safety
- Continuously develop extensive knowledge relating to the field of work and personal mastery in technical skills application
4. Management Results
- Ensure that self and team meet targets, due dates and quality standards
- Plan and execute according to your performance contract
- Manage adhoc requests and tasks
- Review policies, standards and procedures
5. Customer and relationship results
- Establish and maintain relevant networks
- Team and colleague communication
- Ensure the availability of all relevant information
6. Innovation and improvement results
- Identify, evaluate and recommend improvement opportunities
- Input into the compilation of new and the revision of existing safety procedures and instructions
- Readily share information and knowledge with peers
7. Leadership competencies:
- Ensuring continuous personal growth and development
- Creating and innovating
- Building relationships and networking
- Adapting and responding to change
- Facilitating transformation and change
- Facilitating continuous improvement
- Thinking and interacting globally
- Upholding corporate image and reputation
MAJOR CHALLENGES / PROBLEM SOLVING
- In-depth knowledge of, as well as application of various sets of legal requirements (SHE related requirements, MHSA, etc.)
- Highly unionised (multi-union) environment in which union and employee engagement is critical
- Ensure that Production team is provided with practical assistance to operations in order to implement relevant procedures, toolkits, processes and systems to achieve the desired maturity level it SHE and enforce Integrated Planning.
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
- The Safety Officer renders a service in the Twistdraai Export Plant environment.
- It is a high pressure, production environment, governed by various legal requirements
- It is a highly unionized environment (multi-unions) and engagement with all unions and employees are critical
- Complex interfaces with contractors and suppliers also exist
- Information from various sources needs to be considered to ensure legal compliance
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications and Experience:
Grade 12 with Maths and Science with qualification alignment to Engineering or Mining career ladder (EM Trade or Blasting Certificate,)
- 7 years total work of coal experience
- Computer Literate
OR
- National Diploma in Safety Management:
- 5 years total work experience (Engineering related practices)
- Computer Literate
OR
- B. Tech in Safety Management:
- 3 year's total work experience (Engineering related practices)
- Must be in possession of a valid driver's license and own transport
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Leadership
Self-mastery
Partnership Leadership
Influential: Persuades and influences stakeholders; builds relationships and partnerships for win-win outcomes.
Note: Failure to provide Sasol with truthful information and valid documents will render your application null and void. If you don’t hear from us within a month (60 days) after the closing date of the advert, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
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