Safety Officer, Systems - AngloGold Ashanti

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited, Obuasi Gold Mine is currently near completion of the redevelopment phase to become a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation has been fully mechanized and designed to produce up to an average maximum of 5,000 t/day of ore mined.

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated person to join our dedicated team as Safety Officer – Systems.

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

The purpose of this role is to assist implement a Safety Management System that will promote a healthy and safe working environment for employees (including contractors) and visitors and for ensuring compliance to all relevant standards and legislation. This role will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to establish and maintain a safety culture based on effective training, injury prevention and continuous improvement. The role holder will act as a Risk Assessor for the various departments on site and provide support in relation to all Safety Systems and procedures moving from Construction into Operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Liaise with various sectional Heads to plan for and facilitate incident investigations, risk assessments and material/fatal risk management actions.
• Providing support with regard to the existing safety systems on site that governs work practices and risk control processes.
• Coordinate and monitor OHS training and education programs and liaise with other stakeholders for their input.
• Assist in managing Health and Safety related pages and relevant information on the OHS department intranet site and contribute to other departmental communications.
• Ensure implementation of recommendations from internal and external audits.
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership and improve the Culture across the OHS systems section regarding Safety, Health, and Sustainable Development.
• Rigorously drive implementation of projects and strategies and nurture and sustain a culture of Accountability and Continuous Improvement within the OHS Systems section.
• Enforce all environmental work procedures that have been issued by the Departmental Manager.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or relevant technical (Engineering, Physical Sciences) qualification or equivalent discipline.

Experience 

• Has a minimum of 3-5 experience in a similar role.
• Super user of Microsoft suit of application, especially MS Excel
• Previous experience with a range of safety and training systems and packages will be an advantage
• Knowledge in Database System Management.

Technical Competencies

Safety Management systems

• Understands systems and procedures. Can assist with the development of task specific procedures.
• Risk Management
• Can apply risk management at a personal level and lead teams in JHA level assessments. Understands HRM 1 and 2. Able to review JHA type of work before being applied in the field.

Audit and Inspection

• Has completed an internal workplace inspection course and can apply the theory in the field.

Level of Work/Complexity

• Addresses regular, well known problems using their own technical knowledge, methods learned previously and application of direct trial and error.
• Effectively applies acquired technical/functional skills and knowledge to meet required expectations of quantity, quality in a timely manner.

Leadership Competency

• Effective in working with diverse teams
• Communicates in confident, engaging and impactful way
• Adapts style to constructively influence in an open and equitable manner
• Emotional intelligence
• Adaptability and resilience.