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Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC) oversees research in OHS based on the sector performance as well as current and future needs. Against the commitments made by the tripartite leadership in 2011 OHS Tripartite Summit commitments the MHSC has focussed the resources to: the implementation of a cult… read moreure transformation framework; the long term implementation of TB and HIV/AIDS programmes, as well as to significantly improve the quality of living conditions and working environment of mine workers and also the communities affected by mining activities. The MHSC continues to provide advice to the Minister via the submissions of advisory notes on Occupational Health and Safety issues. The MHSC has nine thrust areas ranging from: Rock Engineering, Rockbursts, Human Behaviour, Machinery& Transportation, Fires & Explosion, Physical Hazards, Airborne Pollutants, Noise and Special Projects. The adoption of appropriate best practice and necessary technologies is critical for the future of the sector. In this regard the Mine Health and Safety Council will continue to focus on the promotion of best practice, research and technology transfer.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Honours Degree (or equivalent NQF Level 8) in a mining-related discipline such as Mining Engineering, Geology, Rock Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Mine Environmental Control, or other related Mine Health and Safety disciplines.
Added Advantages
Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Qualification in Project Management will be an added advantage.
Project management experience will be an added advantage.
Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) will be an added advantage
Experience
6 years’ on mine experience, encompassing at least 2 years’ experience in people management or in a supervisory role.
Preferred Skills
Key performance areas
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
Review research projects and outcomes to identify opportunities for marketing, promotion, publication, training, and intellectual property (IP) development.
Develop and implement a research dissemination plan to ensure effective sharing of health and safety information across diverse stakeholders in the South African mining sector.
Contribute to the annual knowledge management implementation programme.
Identify and extract capacity-building and training opportunities arising from research outcomes.
Contribute to the development and implementation of the Safety in Mines Research Advisory Committee (SIMRAC) workplan.
Monitor and report on progress against the SIMRAC workplan.
Provide input into the annual operational plan.
Participate in Supply Chain Management (SCM) committees, including the Bid Specification Committee (BSC), Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC), and Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC), as required.
Provide input on risks specific to the unit’s focus area.
Assess risk levels, identify mitigation strategies, and propose corrective actions.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the research dissemination plan and implement improvements based on feedback.
Manage the dissemination of research outcomes.
Compile and report on research dissemination activities.
Drive continuous engagement with Regional Tripartite Forums (RTFs).
Assess the implications of significant research outputs and ensure findings are appropriately packaged for transfer to tripartite stakeholders, professional associations, and mine operators.
Support the effective distribution of research outcomes to identified target groups.
Monitor and report on expenditure against the allocated budget.
Ensure personal development plans are implemented and achieved.
Stay abreast of the latest Mine Health and Safety (MHS) developments in the industry.
Attend at least one MHS conference annually.
Participate in relevant professional association events, workshops, and seminars.
Ensure appropriate allocation of workload and that deliverables, targets, and performance measures are clearly defined and agreed with staff.
Take appropriate remedial action to address staff performance gaps and improve performance levels.
Conduct regular one-on-one engagements with staff to review progress and provide guidance.
Ensure formal performance reviews are conducted in accordance with the Performance Management Policy.
Ensure comprehensive and relevant staff development plans are in place.
Provide staff with the necessary responsibility, resources, authority, information, and development to perform effectively.
Establish clear principles and operating guidelines to guide behaviour and support effective decision-making among direct reports.
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