SHEQ Officer - Kolomela

Your mission as a SHEQ Officer

Are you passionate about driving a proactive safety culture and keeping people safe across a demanding mining operation?

Epiroc South Africa is seeking a competent and self-driven Safety Officer (MHSA 2.17.1) to support our operation in Postmasburg. In this role you'll lead the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of our health and safety systems, ensuring full compliance with Epiroc standards, client requirements, and South African mining legislation, while championing continuous improvement across the site.

What you'll do:

• Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), client site rules, Codes of Practice, and Epiroc SHEQ standards, and maintain your legal appointment as MHSA 2.17.1 Safety Officer
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments across workshops, warehouses, vehicles, mobile equipment, and drill rigs
• Conduct safety inductions and facilitate safety training and awareness programmes
• Capture and analyse PTOs, VFLs, and HPHs using leading and lagging indicators
• Identify hazards, implement risk controls, and maintain safety files and risk assessments
• Develop and test emergency response plans and conduct drills
• Assist with incident investigations and compile safety reports
• Attend daily management meetings, engage employees to promote safe behaviour, and stop unsafe work, recommending corrective action where required

What you'll bring:

• A National Diploma in Safety Management, NEBOSH International Diploma, or equivalent recognised safety qualification
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years past experience in a similar role
• A strong technical background and sound understanding of mining operations
• Proven experience in the mining industry (open-cast and/or contractor environment preferable)
• Solid working knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA)
• A Trade Test (Mechanical, Electrical, Diesel, etc.) — advantageous

Who you are:

• Honest, reliable, and trustworthy
• Self-driven with strong initiative and the ability to work independently
• Confident and assertive, with a natural leadership presence
• Able to positively influence others and build a strong safety culture
• An excellent communicator with strong engagement and report-writing skills

Location: Postmasburg, Northern Cape

Closing Date: 01 July 2026

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Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18 200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com.