Health, Safety & Environmental Officer

Health, Safety & Environmental Officer Type: Contractor | Location: Brakpan - Eastern Suburbs

Purpose of the Role To ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, standards, and company policies within the gold processing plant. The HSE Officer will proactively identify risks, implement controls, and foster a culture of safety and sustainability across all operations. Key Responsibilities

• Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure adherence to national mining, occupational health, and environmental regulations.
  • Support ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 compliance programs.
  • Maintain and update HSE policies, procedures, and risk registers.
• Risk Management
  • Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments for plant operations.
  • Develop and monitor mitigation measures to reduce residual risk.
  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and environmental breaches, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Training & Awareness
  • Deliver induction and refresher training on HSE practices.
  • Promote employee awareness of safe work practices, emergency preparedness, and environmental stewardship.
  • Facilitate toolbox talks and safety campaigns.
  • Deliver Radiation awareness training.
• Monitoring & Reporting
  • Conduct routine inspections, audits, and permit-to-work verifications.
  • Monitor environmental KPIs (waste, emissions, water usage, tailings management).
  • Prepare monthly HSE performance reports and present findings to management.
• Emergency Preparedness
  • Support the development and testing of emergency response plans.
  • Coordinate drills for fire, chemical spills, and evacuation scenarios.
  • Liaise with external emergency services when required.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in safety and environmental management.
  • Recommend ergonomic and sustainable solutions to reduce workplace hazards.
  • Drive initiatives that enhance employee wellbeing and operational excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, SAMTRAC, ISO Lead Auditor) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HSE within mining or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of mining legislation, environmental management, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.

• Excellent knowledge of HSE regulations and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and training delivery skills.
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in digital tools for reporting, dashboards, and document management.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Proactive and strategic thinker.
• Practical, solution-oriented approach to compliance.
• Collaborative team player with leadership capability.
• Committed to continuous improvement and sustainability.
• Resilient under pressure and adaptable to dynamic mining environments.

• Reduction in incident frequency and severity.
• Compliance with legal and ISO standards.
• Timely completion of audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Improved employee engagement in HSE programs.
• Achievement of environmental sustainability targets.