MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY COUNCIL (MHSC) VACANCIES

MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY COUNCIL (MHSC)

PROGRAMME MANAGER: CULTURE TRANSFORMATION AND WOMEN IN MINING (REF. CTAC/WIMAC/11/2022)
The position is at Management Level and reports to the Chief Research Operation Officer.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE: NEGOTIABLE

Job Purpose
To oversee the Culture Transformation Advisory Committee (CTAC) and Women in Mining Advisory Committee (WIMAC) to efficiently manage its progammes to implement the Culture Transformation Framework and Women in Mining Initiatives in order to advise council on standards, policies, procedures and health/safety trends.

Minimum Requirements

Appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma (e.g. mining, engineering related)
3 years mining related experience.
2 years in the management of projects.

Key performance areas:
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

Ongoing communication and interaction with stakeholders in order to identify occupational health and safety needs.
Identification of target group (stakeholders, end-users and relevant authorities) that would benefit by the outcomes of the CTAC and WIMAC programmes developed.
Development of annual Programme for implementation plan after each biennial summit (Summit Action Plan).
Coordinate activities related to Summit outcomes through advisory committees.
Develop a programme to raise awareness on Summit Action Plan in collaboration with Dissemination unit of the MHSC Centre of Excellence.
A project file per project is created for the life of the project.
Content of the project file to be as per project management standards.
Develop a plan for hosting the MHSC summit.
Coordinate engagements with stakeholders during summit preparations
Collect data on summit milestones and produce a report.
Assist in ensuring that the programme for the summit is developed.
Assist in coordinating the Principals engagements in preparation for the summit.
Analyse Summit data and provide direction for the Summit on whether targets are to be reviewed or maintained.
Develop a programme for implementation.
Coordinate activities to support the Culture Transformation Framework (CTF) through relevant advisory committees.
Engage stakeholders to ensure implementation of their respective activities in line with CTF.
Regularly review progress on implementation of CTF and report to Council.
Provide corrective actions where needed.
Give inputs to Centre of Excellence if research is necessary and monitor progress.
Annual executive summary is provided from CTAC programmes through the submission of: Figures and overviews of the projects managed are prepared for collation.
Provision of information to assist in the formulation of short and long-term plans for the MHSC.
Input to the Strategy plan is appropriate.
Networking with local and overseas institutions.
Awareness of global health and safety trends directions, new developments, products and equipment that may improve health and safety conditions at mines.
Scheduled interaction with stakeholders in preparation for future health and safety needs analysis.
Develop calendar of interactions.
Attendance of conferences and seminars.
All steps in the process are covered and thought through in terms of possible implications to other areas.
Work and action plans fit in with given project or operational requirements.

The MHSC is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments will be made in accordance with the MHSC EE Policy. Women, Coloureds, Indians, Whites and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. MHSC reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Please forward a detailed CV, clearly quoting the reference number of the position to:Recruitment@mhsc.org.za

Enquiries should be directed to HR Department at 011-656-1797.

Closing date: 25 November 2022.
NB: No late applications will be accepted.

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Mine Health and Safety Council

HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGER - PERMANENT (REF. HCM/11/2022)
Market-related salary package will be offered to the successful candidate
The incumbent will report to the: CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER

Purpose
To develop, champion and manage the Human Capital strategy to ensure innovative, integrated, quality HR solutions, change and transformational programmes which attract, motivate, retain talent and facilitate organisational growth and the achievement of the organisational plan and strategy.

Minimum requirements

Honours Degree in Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology.
At least 8 years’ experience in the HR field including change management, HR Operations, Organisational Development and IR, 5 years should be operating at senior management level.

Key performance areas

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
Develop and Implement the Human Resources Strategy of the MHSC.
Develop and implementation of HR strategic frameworks and systems.
Ensure HR policies are developed and maintained on a regular basis.
Drive Strategic Change Management initiatives and or be a catalyst of cultural change interventions.
Ensure effective and efficient management and administration of the Human Resources business unit.
Development and performance management of Human Resources staff.
Provide advise and guidance on talent attraction, retention and succession management process.
Lead the conducting of the organizational climate survey (Employee Satisfaction Survey).
Participate in the planning of programmes that will address problem areas and ensure implementation of the identified interventions.
Implement Company’s Job Evaluation and Grading systems and process guidelines.
Develop and manage the HR budget in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, treasury regulations and Company’s policies.
Maintain effective HR governance, risk management and internal control frameworks for HR and IR processes. Compile monthly and quarterly reports for operational meetings and to respective MHSC advisory committees as required.
Advising and providing guidance to the MHSC on all Human Resources related matters.

The MHSC is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments will be made in accordance with the MHSC EE Policy. Woman, Coloureds, Indians, Whites and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

MHSC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Should you not hear from us within 3 months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please forward a detailed CV, clearly quoting the reference number of the position to:Recruitment@mhsc.org.za.

Kindly use the reference number in the subject line. Enquiries should be directed to HR Department at 011-656-1797.

Closing date: 25th of November 2022.
No applications will be accepted after the closing date.

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Mine Health and Safety Council

LEGAL RISK AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER REF: LRCM/11/2022 (PERMANENT).
The incumbent will report to the Chief Executive Officer
REMUNERATION PACKAGE: NEGOTIABLE

Job Purpose
This position leads the provision of Legal Services to the MHSC, oversee the implementation of Risk Management and Legislative Compliance. The position provides strategic direction, develops, improves implements and monitors Legal, Risk and Compliance (LRC) frameworks and controls, with a view of protecting the MHSC against liability, loss and reputational damage.

Minimum Requirements

LLB NQF Level 8
7+ years’ experience
1-2 years Admitted Attorney or Advocate

Key performance areas
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

Develop and implement the departmental strategy that is aligned with overall organisational strategy.
Manage, mentor and coach the LRC team.
Ensure that the LRC team proactively manage legal and enterprise risks, and provide early warning system to the MHSC.
Approve LRC budget aligned with overall organisational budget.
Provide oversight during the development of organisational policies and processes to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
Centralise inputs and provide leadership in drafting amendments to the MHSA and Regulations to ensure alignment with constitutional principles and International Legal Instruments.
Ensure alignment of Regulatory Guidance Documents with legislative requirements
Oversee the development of Legal Review Process and monitor implementation
Manage and lead legal review of all licensing processes relating to the issuing of nuclear authorisations
Recommend changes to conditions of authorisation.
Ensure development of legal training for inspectors in line with the provisions of the MHSC Act.
Liaise with the Law Enforcement Agencies with regard to institution of criminal proceedings.
Review proposed enforcement actions to ensure legal soundness and enforceability
Ensure the development of Litigation, and Debt Collection Processes and monitor implementation.
Provide strategic direction and manage litigation matters facing the MHSC or that needs to be pursued by the MHSC
Drive mitigation actions to manage legal risk exposures
Provide strategic direction and manage debt collection process on behalf of the MHSC
Manage labour matters.
Ensure the development of compliance road map and compliance implementation plan.
Oversee compliance with legislative requirements by the MHSC.
Approve and present quarterly legislative compliance reports to EXCO and the board.
Chair the Risk Steering Committee
Oversee the establishment and maintenance of a risk management culture within the organisation.
Ensure the development of an enterprise risk management and fraud risk management frameworks.
Approve and recommend risk assessment methodologies, models and systems to EXCO and the board.
Approve and present risk management reports to EXCO and the board.
Ensure that the MHSC assess and maintain the risk maturity profile
Ensure the development and implementation of Risk Appetite Framework.

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT X1 (REF: MA/11/2022) (PERMANENT)
The incumbent will report to FINANCE MANAGER

Purpose:
The incumbent will be responsible for Management accounting work and reporting for the MHSC, ensuring that the revenue and research budgets are done. Levy invoices are raised on time. He/She will have to prepare and submit monthly and quarterly DMR reports, Treasury Reports, and monthly performance reports on mine levies, DMR levies and administration of fine levies. It will also be part of his/her duties to ensure that invoicing is based on accurate databases to eliminate queries and late payments. Monitor the work of the credit control office as well as monitor and report on research expenditure.

Minimum requirements:

Degree in Accounting
3 years articles
3-5 years accounting experience as an accountant and in dealing with sales and debtors, purchases and disbursements
Payroll
General Ledger
Reconciliation and reporting
Knowledge of GRAP requirements and their application
Knowledge of the PFMA and its application

Key performance areas:
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

Validate the invoicing database
Provide accounting solutions to enquiries
Review and supervise the processing of receipts to ensure there are no misallocations
Ensure that direct deposits into the bank are processed
Investigate and resolve debtors with credit balances
Perform weekly bank reconciliations
Handle bank queries relating to debtors
Prepare revenue budget and rates to be used for invoicing
Load the approved revenue budget onto Great Plains
Report on actual revenues against budget
Laise with Auditors on revenue, debtors and budgets
Prepare inputs into audit files and resolve audit queries
Ensure that all steps in the process are covered and thought through in terms of possible implications to other areas
Ensure work and action plans fits with given projects or operational requirements
Monitor and continuously report progress against plan
Ensure competitive performance measures are benchmarked and defined for the area of accountability\
Ensure workload is allocated appropriately amongst staff and deliverables/ measures/targets are discussed and agreed upon regularly with staff
Take appropriate remedial action to bring staff members performance to acceptable levels
Hold regular one-on-ones with staff to discuss progress in area of accountability
Hold formal performance reviews in accordance with the Performance Management Policy
Ensure efficiency and quality of services, production processes and procedures
Ensure recruitment is in line with the recruitment policy and Departmental targets
Ensure comprehensive and applicable developmental plans for staff are in place
Provide staff with necessary responsibility, resources, authority, information, and development to perform their work
Ensure principles and operating guidelines are in place to direct behaviour and assist direct reports with decision making

The MHSC is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments will be made in accordance with the MHSC EE Policy. Woman, Coloureds, Indians, Whites and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

MHSC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Should you not hear from us within 3 months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please forward a detailed CV, clearly quoting the reference number of the position to: Recruitment@mhsc.org.za.

Kindly use the reference number in the subject line. Enquiries should be directed to HR Department at 011-656-1797.

Closing date: 25th of November 2022.
No applications will be accepted after the closing date.

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Mine Health and Safety Council

STRATEGY AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE MANAGER REF: SOPM/11/2022 (PERMANENT).
The incumbent will report to the Chief Executive Officer
REMUNERATION PACKAGE: NEGOTIABLE

Job Purpose
To oversee the development and implementation of the strategy and performance processes for the organisation. Articulation and documentation of the organisational strategic vision. Liaison with various stakeholders to ensure vision achievement.

Minimum Requirements

B Comm Honour’s
7+ years overall with plus 3 years in a strategic planning and /or organisation of relevant frameworks.

Key performance areas
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

Synthesis of organisational strategy imperatives (documents, reports)
Innovation of performance enhancement practices within the organisation
Integrated reporting (quarterly and annual reports)
Articulation and documentation of the organisational strategic vision
Liaison with various stakeholders to ensure vision achievement
Application and or knowledge of relevant strategic planning approaches, frameworks and models.
Monitoring of the implementation of the strategic plan in close coordination with the senior management, the executive committee and the Board of Directors
Effective implementation of performance monitoring and evaluation
Manage quarterly and annual performance reporting
Effectiveness, quality, reliability of work processes and deliverables as contained in the performance contract.
Workshop all internal stakeholders on the approved strategic plan
Management responsibility.
Prepare monthly departmental reports.
Ensure performance management of subordinate team members.
Management of the IMS processes for the department
Liaison with the SOE Oversight unit of the DMRE.
Strategy/ Performance Presentations for CEO.
Attendance to SOE Oversight/ DMRE meetings as necessary or as delegated b the CEO.

The MHSC is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments will be made in accordance with the MHSC EE Policy. Woman, Coloureds, Indians, Whites and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. MHSC reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Please forward a detailed CV, clearly quoting the reference number of the position to:Recruitment@mhsc.org.za

Enquiries should be directed to HR Department at 011-656-1797.

Closing date: 25 November 2022.
NB: No late applications will be accepted.

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Mine Health and Safety Council

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE MANAGER

Purpose:
Our client, located in Johannesburg, is a national public entity (Schedule 3A) established in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act. A knowledge leader and trusted advisor to the Minister of Mineral Resources and stakeholders on occupational health and safety. Our client is seeking to appoint a Centre of Excellence Manager, responsible for managing the mining occupational health and safety research programmes, from determination to delivery and ultimately to the dissemination of the research outcomes in a manner that will allow for adequate technology transfer. The successful incumbent will report to The Chief Research Operations Officer.

Role Specific Accountabilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

Provision of information and research outcomes to assist in the formulation of short and long-term plans for the organisation.
Input to the strategic plan is appropriate.
Networking to increase pool of research providers (nationally and internationally).

Research Programme Implementation Plan

Facilitate, coordinate and plan projects for mining occupational health and safety research programme in consultation with stakeholder committees
Manage multiple projects and multi-disciplinary teams. This includes resource allocation, issue management, budget allocation and management, tracking and progress management, inter-project influence management, programme reporting and project /programme close-out
Determine the technology costs and benefit prior to investment. (Cost benefit analysis utilising techno –economic modelling tools.)
Research Outcomes Dissemination
Liaison with the Committee Members with regards to research management and outcomes

Conduct Research and Impact Assessments

Occupational risk data obtained from the different mining sectors continually analysed in order to identify current and future risks
Health and safety needs determined as identified
Identified research needs that are in accordance with anticipated trends and demands
Identified risks that can be addressed by further research
Ongoing communication and interaction with stakeholders and research users in order to identify needs
Identification of target group (stakeholders, end-users and relevant authorities) that would benefit by the outcomes of the research
Impact Assessment reviews
Awareness of global research directions, new developments, products and equipment that may improve health and safety conditions at mines

Develop and Maintain Research Implementation Standards and Norms

Develop research protocols
Provide a quality assurance process which include technical review by experts
Ensure on time delivery of quality assurance process.
Monitor the quality of the research process and outcome.

Provide input to quarterly programme reports, annual report, newsletter and strategic planning

Provide input to quarterly programme reports, annual report, newsletter and strategic planning.

Financial:

Budget Management
Develop a plan and protocol to extract financial and other impact of research outcomes

Learning and Growth:

Maintain scientific professionalism through publications, presenting at local and international conferences.

Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s degree in any mining related field
Project management PMP certification
5 years mining related experience
5 years in the management of multiple projects
4 years experience in research management
The following will be an added advantage:
– Government Certificate of Competency (Mine Manager’s Certificate or Other
Government Certificate of Competency).
– Post Graduate in Business Development Qualification.

Recommended Skills:

Proven experience within the mining industry;
Depth of experience in advanced research programmes;
Academic research report writing skills;
Experience using relevant technology;
Monitoring and evaluation;
Solid understanding of budgeting and statistical data analysis, with strong financial
management experience;
Working knowledge of MS Office with excel reporting;

Recommended Abilities:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Outstanding organisational and leadership skills to manage people and change;
Committed and reliable to form part of a group growth strategy;
Dispute resolution and conflict management;
Proven negotiation skills.

Please submit the following: A detailed CV, clearly quoting the position, Letter of Motivation, and Certified Copies of ID, qualifications, and telephone details and email addresses of three contactable referees to: linda@cortez.co.za.

Enquiries should be directed to Linda Cuthbertson on 082 447 0564.

The MHSC is an equal opportunity employer. Preference shall be given to “suitably qualified” applicants whose selection will enable the MHSC to achieve its equity targets. The client reserves the right not to make an appointment and should you not hear from us three (3) months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 22 November 2022 @ 16h00
NB. No late applications will be accepted

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Mine Health and Safety Council

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