Safety Officer Underground

The Safety Officer is a legal appointment in terms of regulation 2.17.1 of the Minerals Act.

Focus areas for this role include:

• Collect and analyze safety data
• Short range Operational Unit planning
• Stop work if unsafe and facilitate accident investigations
• Carry out statutory inspections (30, 25, 90 days)
• Compile safety reports and verify compliance to safety systems
• This role is in the SHE department at a D1 level reporting to the Chief Safety Officer

This role is at a D1 level reporting to the Chief Safety Officer

• Grade 12 or N3 equivalent
• Safety Related Diploma 
• Blasting Certificate for metalliferous operations 
• Courses in ISO 14001 and 45001 Safety Management Systems is required
• SHEP Safety training completion would be advantageous
• COMSOC I & II or equivalent, SAMTRAC & OSHAS 18 001
• ITIS/Train the Trainer
• Auditors courses for Safety and Risk Control management
• Risk Assessment Techniques: (SWIFT, HAZOP and FMECA)
• Fire (Intermediate fire) and First Aid

Experience

• 3 Years’ relevant experience as a Safety Officer and /or acting as a Safety Officer within a UG Mining (Mechanized and Conventional) environment is required
• 5 years as a Miner/Shift Supervisor

Knowledge and Skills

• Computer literate (MS Office and Projects)
• Accident investigation (ICAM/RCAT/SCAT)

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date - 04 May 2026

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