Group Safety and Risk Manager (Exploration Drilling / Production Drilling / Mining / Policy Development) – Southern Africa

Reference No. 522-0804LH

Reference Number: 522-0804LH

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Safety and Risk Manager with a background in exploration and production drilling within the mining sector in Africa to lead the activities for their group, with a focus on policy / procedure development and client liaison, from a Southern Africa base.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing safety and risk for all drilling projects across Africa to ensure drilling services are carried out safely and with minimal impact while remaining high quality, reliable and efficient.
• Mentoring and training of drilling teams on site.
• Drawing up, implementing and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures for drilling operations, workshops, camps and other areas of activity.
• Working in conjunction with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, to ensure alignment to safety and risk standards across the group.
• Carrying out risk assessments and inspections to minimize risks and prevent accidents.
• Accident and incident investigation and analysis, following up on client complaints and safety violations.
• Acting as advisor to stakeholders in the business to support the business in understanding and implementing best practice safety measures.
• Implementing and maintaining ISO certification status.
• Providing the necessary resources, equipment and advice to ensure a safe working environment is maintained.
• Actively promoting and encouraging a culture of safety as a core value within the company.
• Assessing and maintaining employee welfare in conjunction with HR.
• Assisting in development plans for each site / project.
• Daily reporting and record keeping.
• Leading emergency response plans, medical insurance, hospital agreements and medical evacuation agreements.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Degree or Diploma in Safety, Risk or other relevant field.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate or similar certification preferred.
• 15 years’ minimum experience in safety and risk management in exploration and production drilling environments within the mining sector across Africa.
• Experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, planning and scheduling.
• Well-versed in safety management software and MS Office.
• High level of liaison and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Broad knowledge of various elements of drilling operations to ensure delivery of a safe and efficient service.
• Strong leadership skills with previous experience managing a large safety team across multiple countries and projects across Africa.
• Well-versed in ISO standards, the implementation thereof and obtaining and maintaining certification.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, accident investigation, and emergency preparedness.
• High level skills in employee and client relations, administration, problem solving, technical knowledge, change management, cost control and budgeting.
• Experience in the identification of trends and mitigating business impact.
• Influential with strong negotiation skills.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Fixed term renewable contract.
• Single status, FIFO roster.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Leanne Laas at llaas@camining.com

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Leanne Laas

Executive Lead – Talent & Client Management

CA Mining

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