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Date Posted: Monday, January 15 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly motivated and committed employee for the position of Senior Safety Officer to join the versatile Safety & Health Department. We are in search of an individual who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:
• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

Reporting to the Coordinator – Safety Operations, your primary focus is to ensure the implementation of OHS management system with focus on zero harm in the workplace
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of LMC’s OHS management system to a standard that is compatible with Barrick.
• Provision of advice, support to the LMC / Contractor’s operation teams
• Monitor and report on site incident trends, audit reports and corrective action undertaken.
• Facilitate and participate in incident investigations, risk assessments, audits, workplace inspections and any other safety forums.
• Oversee health and safety related training and presentations in assigned specific area/zone.
• Identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Proactively identify issues as they arise and suggest solutions.
• Develop, implement and maintain safe work procedures and promote high safety and health awareness.
• Be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the team.
• Develop continuous improvement targets for the function and drive and measure achievement of these targets within the assigned zone/area.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of up-to-date job procedures for all tasks performed within the team.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Diploma in OHS
• NEBOSH – Certificate in OHS will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience with at least 2 years in a mining or industrial environment and 3 years in a senior health and safety role.
• Working knowledge of OHS systems, preferable ISO45001:2018, NOSA based
• Knowledge in incident investigation methodology such as ICAM, TapRoot, Fishbone and 5 WHYs
• Demonstrated success as an effective leader.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team safely and improve team safety awareness.
• High level understanding of relevant legislation governing Mining Industry such as Mining Regulations, OHS Act of 2010 and Explosive Regulations.
• Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word)
• Clean Class B or C manual Driver’s licence

What We Can Offer You:
• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

• Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: http://jobs.barrick.com/. 
• Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.
• Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.
• Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Closing date for receipt of applications is 19th January 2024. If you are not contacted by HR department within 30 days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.
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