Group SHEQ Manager / Head of Safety (Mining Operations)

East Rand (Gauteng)

Closing Date: July 31, 2026

*Key Responsibilities:*

* Develop and drive the Group SHEQ strategy and annual objectives.
* Ensure compliance with mining, occupational health and safety, environmental, and quality legislation across multiple jurisdictions.
* Lead SHEQ audits, inspections, incident investigations, and risk management initiatives.
* Monitor SHEQ performance and provide executive-level reporting and recommendations.
* Manage and support SHEQ teams across all operations.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with ISO standards and client requirements.
* Promote a proactive safety culture and strengthen leadership accountability at all levels.

*Key Requirements:*

* Relevant degree or diploma in Safety Management, Environmental Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
* Professional SHEQ qualifications and registrations will be advantageous.
* Minimum 10 years’ SHEQ management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within mining, contract mining, construction, or heavy industry.
* Extensive knowledge of Mines Health & Safety Act and relevant South African mining and occupational health and safety legislation, with exposure to operations in other African countries.
* Experience managing multi-site SHEQ functions and large workforces.
* Strong leadership, stakeholder management, auditing, and strategic planning skills.

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Lead and oversee the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) function across the Group’s operations. The role has responsibility for SHEQ governance, compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement across *15 operations in South Africa, as well as operations in **Botswana, Namibia, and other African countries, supporting a workforce of approximately **4,500 employees*.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing SHEQ strategies, policies, systems, and standards that promote a strong safety culture, operational excellence, legal compliance, and sustainable business practices. The role will provide leadership and guidance to site-based SHEQ teams, ensuring alignment with company objectives, client requirements, and applicable legislation.

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