Safety Officer

Kelly

SAFETY OFFICER

LOCATION

Nelspruit

SALARY

Market related

SUMMARY

Manganese Metal Company (“MMC) based in Nelspruit (Mpumalanga Province), is the world’s largest producer of 99.9% electrolytic manganese metal (EMM). The company has been in operation since 1974, has a unique global marketing network and is a niche market supplier of EMM to an established international customer base.

We supply more than 120 customers in over 20 countries and our systems, equipment, safe operating philosophy and excellent business practices provide our customers with peace of mind, first-class quality and reliable supply. Our products are used in the top-end of the market, in the aluminum, steel, non-ferrous alloys, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, chemicals, electronics and welding consumables industries.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB stronghe job incumbent will facilitate the effective implementation and continual improvement of HSEQ programmes and Risk Management on site. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting incident investigations, internal audits and behavior-based safety programmes necessary to improve the Safety Culture at MMC.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION REGARDING THE JOB

In this position, the job incumbent will be part of the HSEQ team at MMC and play an important role in working closely with various departments to achieve HSEQ Objectives. This position is a great opportunity for the incumbent to display their skills in Risk Management, Internal Auditing and behavioural based Safety. The job requires a self- starter, energetic individual who is able to work independently and within all levels of the organization.

MMC offers a fast paced and dynamic working environment, where the person will have an opportunity to support MMC in keeping up with the industry standards and play a vital role in influencing the changes required to be at par with the industry standards. The Individual will most importantly enjoy the satisfaction of being part of the world’s only team that delivers the MMC brand of Electrolytic Manganese Metal (EMM) to our niche customers all over the world, directly from the lovely Mbombela, in Mpumalanga.

JOB OBJECTIVES

Facilitate, monitor, and review the EWRM process in line with risk management principles, standards, and best practice.
Conduct safety audits, routine and non-routine inspections, and investigations.
Promote safety and employee well-being across the enterprise, including behavior-based safety
Initiate and support all Safety initiatives in the plant
Facilitate and review specific activities emanating from the Business Continuity Plan and Emergency Preparedness Plan

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

National Diploma in Safety Management
SAMTRAC Certification
3 years’ experience as a safety officer or similar role in a related industry.

COMPETENCIES

Deciding & initiating action
Working with people
Applying expertise and technology
Learning and researching
Analyzing
Planning & organizing
Report writing and presentation skills
Delivering results & meeting customer expectations
Following instructions & procedures
Attention to detail
Multitasking

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office based. Frequent visits to the plant

IMPORTANT: Applications submitted without the required qualification and completion of the additional questionnaire will be deemed unsuccessful.

Please include your responses either within your CV or as a separate attached document.

Describe a significant operational risk you identified. How did you assess, control, and monitor it?
Describe the most serious incident investigation you led?
How do you ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and ISO management systems? Describe a significant non-conformance you addressed.
Describe a safety culture or behavioral safety initiative you implemented?
How do you manage contractor and project health and safety compliance throughout the project lifecycle?

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV with supporting documents to show proof of above-mentioned qualifications and experience

Communication will be limited strictly to shortlisted candidates; should you not receive any correspondence from us within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application to having been unsuccessful.

The Company also reserves the right to not appoint.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Please note that MMC is a drug-free and alcohol-free strong company.

Closing date for applications: 29 June 2026