Project Safety Officer (Mining & Construction) - Marikana / Rustenburg
Pro Personnel · Marikana, Rustenburg, North West
Overview
Pro Personnel is hiring an experienced Project Safety Officer for a site-based contract in the Marikana / Rustenburg area. This 12 to 18 month project role focuses on maintaining Zero Harm on a mining and construction site. If you have over 10 years of safety experience and know the Mine Health and Safety Act, this could be a great fit for you.
About the role
Pro Personnel Employment Agency is seeking an experienced Project Safety Officer for an upcoming site-based project in the Marikana / Rustenburg area. This is a project-based contract position that will run for 12 to 18 months, with an immediate start or within one month.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting a strong safety culture on site, monitoring construction activities, and helping ensure compliance with relevant mining, occupational health and construction safety requirements. The key project objective is Zero Harm.
This opportunity requires a seasoned safety professional with extensive experience in mining, construction and EPCM project environments. You will work actively on site and must be in good health.
Important application note: Please use the reference number RTB003207-WN-1 in your application.
Requirements
- SAMTRAC Occupational Health and Safety Management Qualification or equivalent
- Occupational Health & Safety or Construction Health & Safety programme (NQF Level 3 to 5)
- More than 10 years relevant industry experience, preferably with similar EPCM companies
- In-depth knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act and Regulations, OHS Act and Construction Regulations
- Experience or ability to be appointed in terms of 2.17.1 of the MHSA
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Must be in good health and able to work actively on site
- Advantageous: SACPCMP registration as a Construction Health and Safety (CHS) Practitioner
- Advantageous: Previous experience at Valterra Platinum and or Sibanye Stillwater
- Advantageous: Previous Concentrator and or Smelter project experience
Responsibilities
- Support and promote a strong safety culture on site
- Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with safety requirements
- Ensure compliance with mining, occupational health and construction safety regulations
- Work towards achieving Zero Harm on the project
- Conduct site inspections and risk assessments
- Report on safety performance and incidents
- Liaise with project management and contractors on safety matters
- Be appointed in terms of 2.17.1 of the MHSA
Job details
- Organisation
- Pro Personnel
- Location
- Marikana, Rustenburg, North West
- Job type
- Contract
- Experience level
- Senior (10+ years)
- Education
- Certificate
- Category
- Safety & Security
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
To stand out for this Project Safety Officer role, tailor your CV to highlight your hands-on experience in mining and construction safety, especially if you have worked on concentrator or smelter projects. Mention any appointments under MHSA 2.17.1 and your SAMTRAC qualification prominently. If you have SACPCMP registration, make sure it is visible. In your cover letter, show that you understand the unique safety challenges of a site-based project in the Marikana area. Employers will be looking for someone who can hit the ground running and maintain a Zero Harm culture. Good luck!
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