The Occupational Health & Safety Department of Abosso Goldfields Limited – Damang Mine is seeking to employ a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual to fill the position of Risk and Systems Assistant. The successful applicant will assist the Unit Manager – Safety & Occupational Hygiene in ensuring effective records of Safety Management systems, processes, policies, the generation of periodic safety statistics, and the presentation of reports to meet ISO 45001:2018 standards and requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain records of Gold Fields health and safety policies, procedures, permits, forms, and safety management systems.

Maintain and report on health and safety records and statistics

Monitor, analyse and suggest improvements from lead and lag health and safety indicators.

Compile daily, weekly and monthly safety statistics and other relevant health and safety reports.

Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of safety programs and initiatives.

Assist in keeping records and tracking incident investigation reports and corrective action registers.

Prepares and gives presentations related to safety programs/activities.

Partner with site leadership to optimise the on-site safety programs, initiatives and systems.

Key Requirements

Bachelors’ degree in health and safety or its equivalent.

Health, Safety and Environment Officer Certificate of competency.

Minimum of 3 years’ working experience as a health and safety officer in a mining environment.

Lead auditor certification in ISO 45001:2018.

Thorough knowledge of relevant local health and safety legislative requirements.

Sound understanding of health and safety management systems.

Sound knowledge and experience of risk management and loss prevention processes.

Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Strong computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Strong planning, organising and prioritising skills.

A valid light duty vehicle license and proficiency in driving a light vehicle.

Medical fitness for the position and environment.