Description : Verification Officer. Company : De Beers Group of Companies. Location : Potgietersrus, Limpopo

Company Description
-We have an exciting role for a Verification Officer to be accountable and responsible for the coordination and conducting of SHE Audits at the operation as well as the required reporting on these activities at the operations.

We take safety seriously. So will you.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Platinum

Our Platinum business mines, processes, and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world – from vehicle fuel cells to jewellery; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.

Job Description
-As a Verification Officer your responsibilities will include:

• Implement, coordinate and conduct First Party SHE Risk Theme Audits at the operation.
• Plan & coordinate the External SHE System Certification Audit.
• Plan, implement and coordinate the Internal SHE System Audit Program for the operation.
• Plan, Implement and assist in the execution of operational SHE Internal Legal Compliance Assessments.
• Plan and Implement an Annual Operational Assurance Program.
• Plan and implement an operational audit schedule on critical areas to ensure the elimination of Fatal Incidents, Major Potential Incidents, and High Potential Incidents (AFRS, Risk Assurance, technical reviews).
• Implement the required SHE Risk & Assurance system procedures, systems and standards.
• Audit on a Quarterly Basis the close-out and effectiveness of implementation of actions that arise from operational incident investigations, risk assessments and audit reports.
• Provide risk based operational input to operations SHE plan to ensure key focus areas address Major Risks, Audit Results, and Learning from Incidents..

This role is in the Safety department at a Band 7 level reporting to the Verification Coordinator.

• Qualifications
  -Grade 12
• National Diploma in either Safety, Occupational Health & Environment or Higher. Risk/hazard/legislative/assurance/audit qualifications to be included.
• Registration with professional bodies on OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001 or ISO 9001.
• Courses in management systems (9001, 14001, 45001) would be advantageous.

Experience and Knowledge

• 5 Years relevant Mining / Process / Engineering/ experience which should include developing, implementing, managing and auditing of SHE and risk control initiatives and programs.
• SHE Incident investigation (Loss Causation / ICAM / RCAT / SCAT / AICAT).
• Risk Assessment Techniques: (BOW-TIE, WRAC,SWIFT, HAZOP, FMECA, AFRAD) • Safety, Occupational Health & Hygiene, Environmental Management.
• Observation/Presentation / facilitation / Training

Additional Information
-What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We are a large, successful multinational company – and we are still growing all the time.

Who we are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American 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 fulfil their potential.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Closing date: 28 April 2023

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