Company Profile

Cardinal Namdini Mining Ltd. (CNML) is a subsidiary of Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd., which is duly listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE). CNML is developing its’ primary asset located in the Upper East Region of Ghana with a strategic vision to build a world-leading, highly valuable and responsible world-class gold mining enterprise.

Job Description

• Location: Namdini Gold Mine Site, Bolgatanga 
• Section/ Unit: Health and Safety 
• Department: Health, Safety and Environment 
• Job reports to: Health and Safety Superintendent 
• Direct Reports: None

Job Purpose
This role serves to support the operations to meet the requirements of the Health and Safety Management system and driving Health and Safety initiatives in the workplace(infield) while ensuring that Health and Safety related legislations are adhered to.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide professional health and safety advice to Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited (CNML) team and contractor teams on site
• Support the development of Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures, and programs
• Actively promote health and safety culture that mitigates the risk of injury to personnel and damage to plant and equipment.
• Monitor the implementation of operational Health and Safety Management plan
• Monitor the health and safety status and drive continuous improvement to provide the best possible health and safety direction for the Namdini operations
• Conduct health and safety induction for all new hires on the Namdini operations including Exploration.
• Assist the Systems Administrator to maintain all health and safety records on site in accordance with CNML and statutory requirements.
• Facilitate and review incident investigations including near miss incidents.
• Coordinate risk assessments, audits and site inspections.
• Attend all Health and Safety Committee, contractor kick-off meetings as part of onboarding process, as well as pre-start information meetings as the CNML representative.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Health and Safety Superintendent

Required Skills or Experience

Minimum qualification (s)

• A degree in Health and Safety Management or any related engineering or physical Sciences field.
• A minimum of HSE Officer’s certificate of competence from Minerals Commission is a must
• NEBOSH International Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Experience (Minimum)

• Minimum of 3 years in the extractive industry
• Experience in Process Plant safety management is an added advantage

Knowledge (In-depth)

• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations and laws in the Mining industry in Ghana
• Sound knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety Management system preferably ISO 45001:2018

Skills

• Ability to communicate orally in the local dialect is an added advantage
• Ability to lead others and work simultaneously as a member of a team
• Ability to control demeanor and act confidently in challenging and emergency circumstances
• A minimum of Ghana DVLA license category B and a minimum of 2 years driving experience
• Computer Literate (Basic Microsoft Office Suite)

Leadership and behavioural attributes

• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication/presentation skills

Special conditions or requirements of the Job

• Working environment is multi-cultural and hence sensitivity is required.
• Valuing diversity and inclusion practices are essential.
• Occasionally extended working hours involved.
• Ability to work under intense pressure and stringent deadline
• Routine / non-routine duties
• Assertive and influencing skills
• Medically fit for the position and environment