Safety Officer

Company: Barrick Mining Corporation
Location: Tarime, Mara Region, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 12 August 2026

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Position Overview

Barrick Africa and Middle East Team is seeking a qualified Safety Officer to join the North Mara Gold Mine (NMGML) team. The successful candidate will support the implementation and continuous improvement of occupational health and safety systems, promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with company standards and legal requirements, and contribute to achieving Barrick’s goal of Zero Harm.

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Barrick’s Core Values (DNA)

Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate:

• Honest, transparent communication and integrity.
• Results-driven performance.
• Delivery of fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Commitment to building a sustainable legacy.
• Accountability and responsibility.
• Commitment to Zero Harm.
• Strong collaboration and partnerships.

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Key Responsibilities

Occupational Health & Safety Management

• Assist in implementing the North Mara Gold Mine Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
• Support implementation of ISO 45001:2018 standards.
• Ensure mining activities comply with Barrick Safety and Health Standards and applicable legislation.
• Maintain the nine elements of Barrick’s Safety and Health Management System.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across the mine.

Risk Management

• Facilitate:
  • Baseline Risk Assessments
  • Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
  • Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRA)
• Promote effective risk management practices.
• Participate in reviewing safe work procedures.
• Ensure timely close-out of corrective actions following incidents.

Inspections & Compliance

• Conduct regular workplace safety inspections across mine operations and contractor facilities.
• Monitor compliance with:
  • Safety standards
  • PPE requirements
  • Safe work practices
• Provide safety coaching and guidance to employees and contractors.

Incident Investigation

• Assist supervisors in accident and incident investigations.
• Conduct investigations using approved Barrick methodologies.
• Prepare investigation reports and recommend corrective actions.

Equipment & Operational Safety

• Ensure site equipment is:
  • Properly maintained
  • Regularly inspected
  • Monitored through documented systems
• Verify:
  • Pre-start inspections
  • Maintenance schedules
  • Fault reporting and corrective actions

Training & Awareness

• Develop occupational safety training materials.
• Deliver safety training to employees and contractors.
• Support continuous improvement of workforce safety awareness.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare:
  • Daily activity reports
  • Weekly safety statistics
  • Monthly reports
  • Quarterly safety reports
  • Annual safety performance reports
• Analyze trends and recommend improvements.

Communication & Collaboration

• Work closely with:
  • Department heads
  • Contractors
  • Project managers
  • Safety personnel
• Attend departmental safety meetings.
• Provide technical support to visitors when required.
• Perform other duties assigned by Occupational Health & Safety leadership.

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Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
• NOSHC Certificate or NEBOSH Certificate.
• Certificate III/IV in Occupational Health and Safety.

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Experience

Candidates should have:

• Minimum 3 years of mining experience in:
  • Open Pit Mining
  • Underground Mining
• Experience with:
  • ISO 45001:2018
  • Safety Management Systems
  • Accident and incident investigations
  • Process Safety Management

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Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to hold employees accountable.
• Initiative in implementing safety programmes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good written and spoken communication in English and Kiswahili.
• Proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
• Resilience and resourcefulness.

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Additional Requirements

• Valid Tanzania driver’s license with proven driving competency.
• Ability to work collaboratively with departments, contractors, and project teams.
• Membership in an Emergency Response Team (ERT) is an added advantage.

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