Health and Safety Consultant (Health and Safety Management / Mining Industry / Mechanised underground mining) – Botswana

Reference No. AR003

Health and Safety Consultant (Health and Safety Management / Mining Industry / Mechanised underground mining) – Botswana

Reference Number: AR003

Job Description:

Our international client, one of the world’s highest copper mines in Africa is search for a qualified and experienced Health and Safety Consultant to drive the implementation, integration, and improvement of Safety, Health, Environment, and Community (SHEC) practices across their operations in Botswana. The successful candidate will work closely with the incumbent SHEC team to align with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and global best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct a structured assessment of current SHEC practices and their integration into operations.
• Develop a SHEC management system aligned with company policy, regulations, and international best practices.
• Identify improvement areas across risk management, environment, emergency response, training, compliance, and community engagement.
• Create a strategy to embed SHEC best practices into operational processes and company culture.
• Develop measurable action plans to close identified gaps and elevate SHEC performance.
• Establish performance indicators, monitoring tools, and reporting frameworks.
• Design and implement SHEC training, compliance checklists, and audit instruments.
• Mentor and support the internal SHEC team to build sustainable in-house capacity.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in SHEC systems or standards preferred (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO, OHSAS)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanised underground mining environments.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in health and safety management, with a proven record of implementing and managing SHEC systems.
• Familiarity with international SHEC standards, including ISO 14000, ISO 9000, and OHSAS 18000.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Full-time employment.
• Market related salary.
• Report to Health and Safety Manager.
• Based in Botswana with a roster of 6/2 if RSA / 6/3 if outside Southern Africa.

Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.

Angelique Russell

Senior Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

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