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Chief Safety Officer X 1 REF:IVP-CSO-2501

Mokopane, Limpopo
5 hours ago
Application ends: August 30, 2025
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Deadline date:
August 30, 2025

Job Description


Ivanplats is looking for a Chief Safety Officer X 1 REF:IVP-CSO-2501

IVANPLATS (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Ivanhoe Mines, is advancing the development of its world-class palladium-rhodium-nickel-copper-gold project in the Limpopo Province near Mokopane. This unique mineral deposit will be exploited using large mechanised state-of-the-art underground mining methods, deploying the latest technology to   develop this “mine of the future”. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply for the following vacancies required for the project development.

Suitable candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

  • Tertiary qualification in Occupational Safety / Risk / Engineering Management
  • Project Management qualification
  •  Incident investigation certification (ICAM/RCAT/SCAT)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • SAMTRAC or NEBOSH certification (preferred)
  • Professional registration with SAIOSH or equivalent (preferred)
  • Strong leadership and mentoring ability
  • Advanced incident investigation and root cause analysis
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills
  • Proficient in C-MIRM operational risk management systems
  • Knowledge of quality management and HSEQ auditing
  • Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments
  • Skills transfer and coaching capabilities

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience: 

  • 10 years’ mining safety experience, including shaft sinking projects
  • 5 years in a Chief Safety Officer or equivalent leadership role
  • Experience in developing, implementing, and auditing safety programmes
  • Emergency preparedness and response management in mining/construction
  • Exposure to international safety standards (ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001) preferred

Your successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

  • Implement and monitor safety management systems in compliance with MHSA Sections 22 & 23
  • Conduct inspections, audits, and enforce compliance with safety procedures
  • Lead safety training and awareness initiatives
  • Stop unsafe work when necessary
  • Oversee safety for shaft sinking and associated civil works
  • Conduct and update risk assessments
  • Develop and implement preventative safety measures
  • Lead incident and accident investigations
  • Prepare and manage safety budgets
  • Compile and submit mandatory safety reports
  • Maintain legally compliant safety files
  • Mentor and develop safety team members
  • Drive skills transfer and manage contractor safety performance

The finer details:

Online applications are forwarded to www.ivanhoecommunities.com on or before the closing date. The    company will NOT consider applications received after the closing date.

Closing date: 30 August 2025

Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) from local communities surrounding Ivanplats Platreef mine and Women. Applications are only open to South African Citizens.

NB: The subject line should clearly state the complete Job title and Reference Number.

Should you not hear from the Company within 14 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has not been successful