HSE Mining Auditor & Consultant

About the role

SafetySA seeks an HSE Mining Auditor & Consultant for its SafetyCloud business in South Africa. This permanent role combines independent assurance and specialist advice across open-cast mines, deep underground workings and mineral processing plants. Applications close on 21 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Audit legal, regulatory and industry compliance, including MHSA, NEMA and NOSA requirements. Test management-system controls, identify nonconformities, good practices and improvement opportunities, recommend corrective actions and monitor their closure.
• Develop, implement and review integrated HSE systems aligned with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, NOSA and industry requirements. Prepare policies, procedures, standards, work instructions and compliance frameworks; advise on governance, certification readiness, continuous improvement and implementation of regulatory changes.
• Facilitate Section 11 baseline, issue-based and continuous risk assessments. Maintain risk registers and strategies, Codes of Practice, SOPs and site-specific frameworks. Lead workshops with operational and management teams and recommend practical controls for operational and environmental risks.
• Lead safety, health, environmental and operational incident investigations using ICAM, TapRooT, BowTie or equivalent methods. Establish root causes and contributing factors, prepare corrective and preventive plans and management or regulatory reports, and assist with regulatory investigations and inquiries.
• Build client relationships, advise managers, supervisors and HSE teams, present audit and risk findings and strategic recommendations, engage Mine Health and Safety Committees, and mentor site personnel.
• Adapt practical, sustainable controls to each underground, surface and processing operation. Assess ventilation, rock engineering, mobile equipment, processing, chemical and environmental hazards across coal, gold, platinum group metals, iron ore, diamonds and base metals.
• Produce audit, consulting, monthly and project reports. Keep accurate investigation, risk assessment and client records under governance requirements, present recommendations to senior stakeholders and support strategic planning and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and certifications

• National Diploma or bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental management, mining engineering, risk management or a related technical discipline. Postgraduate study is advantageous.
• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certifications, SAMTRAC, COMSOC 1 and COMSOC 2, and formal incident-investigation certification such as ICAM, TapRooT or an equivalent recognised method.

Experience and skills

• The employer specifies a minimum of 5–8 years in South African mining, with HSE auditing, consulting or management experience across underground, open-cast and mineral processing operations.
• Demonstrated HSE-system development and implementation, formal investigations and root cause analysis, risk assessment facilitation, compliance reviews and engagement with senior operational and executive stakeholders. Broad commodity exposure is advantageous.
• Extensive MHSA and NEMA knowledge; familiarity with DMRE requirements, NOSA methodologies, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, risk management, occupational hygiene, environmental management and mining processes and hazards.
• Strong auditing, analysis, investigation, report writing, business communication, presentation, facilitation, relationship management, problem solving and decision making. Work independently across multiple projects and use Microsoft Office and reporting platforms effectively.

Fitness, travel and other requirements

• Hold, or be able to obtain, a valid Mine Medical Certificate of Fitness (Red Ticket). Be fit for underground and surface work, confined spaces, heights, operational sites, long walks and uneven ground. Pass occupational health, hearing and vision assessments where required.
• Valid driving licence and own reliable vehicle; extensive travel within South Africa and neighbouring regions, including assignments at remote mining operations.
• Demonstrate professional ethics, integrity, courage, care, passion, innovation and accountability. Employment Equity candidates receive preference.

How to apply

Use the employer's vacancy-specific online application for reference A00700012A. Complete the personal details and screening questions and upload your CV, highest qualification and ID or passport in PDF format, each no larger than 4 MB. Review the platform's privacy and application terms before submitting.