Location: Lichtenburg, North West, South Africa

Afrimat Industries (Pty) Ltd, Lichtenburg has a vacancy for a:

Health and Safety Specialist

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, or related field. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Training. ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Certification (added advantage) Minimum 2 years in a senior or supervisory safety role. Proven experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis. Experience managing contractors and conducting audits. Robust knowledge of South African OHS legislation. Excellent communication and leadership skills

Duties And Responsibilities (not Limited To)

Ensure compliance with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, standards, and company procedures. Assist in maintaining and improving the Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001 or equivalent). Facilitate hazard identification and risk assessments across all operational areas. Lead and facilitate investigations of incidents, near misses, injuries and property damage, events. Conduct toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and awareness initiatives. Provide guidance and coaching to supervisors and employees on safety matters.



Support emergency response planning and implementation and maintain emergency equipment inspection records. Promote a positive safety culture across the operation. Mentor Health and Safety Officers and Safety Representatives, facilitate safety committee meetings and drive employee engagement in safety improvement initiatives. Prepare safety reports, maintain statutory registers and safety records, and monitor key safety performance indicators. Analyse safety trends and recommend improvement actions. Lead internal health and safety audits, monitor implementation of audit findings and action plans, verify effectiveness of corrective actions. Monitor contractor compliance with site safety requirements, conduct contractor safety assessments and audits, ensure contractors meet legal and company requirements, and participate in contractor onboarding and performance reviews Other duties as assigned.

Please Send The Following Documents To Apply

Please upload the following documents in one file with the application form to the right. (File size no bigger than 3 MB)

CV Certified ID copy Qualifications

The candidates must be medically fit in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Company standards for medical fitness.

Closing Date: 28 July 2026

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