We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project HSE Manager – Mining to lead Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) activities across a mining project site.

This pivotal role involves overseeing HSE operations conducted by DRA, suppliers and contractors, ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation and project requirements, while fostering continuous improvement and a robust safety culture.

Role Summary

The Project HSE Manager will provide expert guidance, manage day-to-day HSE activities, and drive initiatives that promote safe working practises throughout the project lifecycle. This role demands strong leadership, technical expertise and a commitment to excellence in HSE standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DRA HSE specifications, the Mine Health and Safety Act 1996, the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993, and applicable international legislation.

• Conduct regular audits of project HSE systems to identify improvements and ensure adherence to standards.

• Lead and manage all daily HSE activities across the project site.

Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities

Technical Expertise

• Execute duties in accordance with Regulations 2.17.3 and 2.17.4 of the Mine Health and Safety Act 1996, and Regulations 17 and 18 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993, including relevant foreign legislation.

• Offer expert HSE advice to the construction management team to support project objectives.

• Respond proactively and effectively to emerging HSE challenges.

Contract Management

• Coordinate and conduct monthly contractor audits, monitor corrective action plans and ensure timely resolution.

• Collaborate with construction management to develop and implement corrective actions to address negative indicators and prevent recurrence.

• Consistently promote and reinforce safe HSE practises across all contractors and suppliers.

• Ensure all key site personnel are knowledgeable of applicable labour legislation, DRA policies and procedures.

Quality Management

• Coordinate site health and hygiene monitoring, ensuring swift communication of deviations and reports to the project team.

• Manage environmental monitoring outcomes and ensure appropriate corrective actions.

• Oversee thorough HSE investigations, maintaining the highest standards of quality.

• Recommend improvements to HSE standards informed by investigation results.

• Conduct monthly compliance audits of contractors and DRA personnel, reporting findings and ensuring corrective measures are implemented.

• Lead and monitor the performance of the project HSE team.

Communications

• Develop and maintain open, constructive relationships with contractors and suppliers.

• Identify potential HSE impacts arising from project schedule deviations and coordinate appropriate responses.

• Report HSE-related construction and technical issues to the Construction Manager and Discipline Engineer.

• Ensure all HSE events are reported in line with project procedures.

• Engage proactively with site teams and discipline supervisors to foster a positive, collaborative working environment.

• Provide leadership and guidance to subordinates and contractors to ensure effective execution of project HSE activities.

• Ensure DRA site HSE supervisors and contractor HSE personnel fulfil their responsibilities, including conducting daily inspections.

• Champion an actively caring safety culture throughout the project.

• Oversee and verify the project onboarding process for all personnel.

• Provide ongoing HSE support and guidance to DRA and contractor employees.

HSE Management

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, project HSE specifications and client requirements.

• Implement and maintain the DRA TSC programme on site.

• Coordinate observation processes, including behavioural observations, event reporting and planned task observations aligned with contractor schedules.

• Establish and maintain comprehensive risk management procedures.

• Promote safe behaviour through proactive coaching and addressing underlying risk factors.

• Identify shortcomings and recommend corrective actions consistent with DRA HSE specifications.

• Ensure all work complies with approved environmental and social impact assessments, plans and legislation.

• Support the Construction Manager in fulfilling HSE responsibilities under applicable mining legislation and procedures.

• Coordinate the development of project HSE objectives, targets and implementation plans.

• Assess compliance with the Project Legal Register and oversee implementation of necessary action plans.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive HSE correspondence and documentation for reviews and audits.

• Coordinate weekly reporting of leading and lagging HSE indicators to relevant project stakeholders.

• Ensure timely closure of observations, trends and corrective action plans.

• Verify that DRA site facilities comply with applicable regulations and that HSE registers are up-to-date and properly signed.

• Document and communicate incidents, findings and corrective actions to all employees.

• Exercise authority to halt unsafe work where necessary, engaging affected teams to reassess risks and establish safe measures before resumption.

Personal Capabilities

We seek a confident and knowledgeable HSE professional who combines strong technical expertise with practical, hands-on leadership.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A proactive, prevention-focused approach to HSE management.

• A positive, solutions-oriented mindset and excellent teamwork skills.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative and make sound decisions.

• Clear, confident and decisive communication skills.

• A commitment to continuous professional development.

• An appreciation for innovation and diverse perspectives.

• Capability to perform effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• A professional approach that reflects and upholds DRA's core values.

Qualifications

Essential

• SAMTRAC or equivalent qualification.

• Incident Investigation Training Certificate.

• Risk Management Training Certificate.

• Legal Liability Certificate.

• Underground Blasting Ticket.

• Competency A & B.

Advantageous

• Shift Supervisor / Mine Overseer Certificate of Competency.

• National Diploma in Safety Management.

Professional Memberships

Advantageous

• SACPCMP registration.

• Other relevant HSE professional affiliations.

Experience

The successful candidate will bring substantial HSE leadership experience within mining and project environments.

Essential

• Minimum 10 years' overall project-related HSE experience.

• At least 5 years' experience in an HSE management role.

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing HSE in an underground mining environment.

• Minimum 3 years' experience managing contractors within an EPCM/EPC environment.

Knowledge Areas

Essential