High Risk Work Verification Inspector x 6 (contract) - Mining - Kathu

Introduction My client in the mining industry is looking for 6 HRW Verification Inspectors to join their Safety Team in Kathu, for an 12 month contract.

Reporting to the SHE Manager, the purpose of the role is to execute comprehensive high-risk work verification and advanced equipment integrity assessments to validate statutory and engineering compliance, mitigate operational risk, and ensure full technical readiness across all project execution phases.

Duties & Responsibilities Safety and Compliance

Enforce MHSA, SANS, and company safety and engineering standards across all project phases, including construction, commissioning, shutdowns, and high-risk work. Identify recurring defects, unsafe conditions, procedural gaps, and system failures, and escalate promptly to Project Engineers, Construction Managers, and Safety leads. Participate in project-specific risk reviews and contribute inspection insights to method statements, lifting studies, and HRW risk assessments.

Inspection and Verification

Conduct HRWV inspections in line with statutory and company project procedures for lifting, working at heights, confined spaces, energised work, and mobile equipment usage. Perform daily and scheduled inspections of lifting equipment, tools, machinery, rigging gear, and temporary project equipment. Verify equipment condition and statutory compliance before use, especially during high-intensity project stages such as shutdowns and critical path activities. Document findings through project logs, inspection checklists, and compliance reports with a strong emphasis on traceability and evidence-based decision making.

Technical Support

Provide inputs into rigging and lifting plans, temporary works designs, and engineering reviews under guidance from Engineers or Lifting Specialists. Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project deliverables to ensure accurate alignment between planned and actual conditions. Recommend corrective actions when equipment, structures, or environmental conditions could impact project safety or progress

Documentation & Compliance Records Management

Maintain fully traceable inspection records—including defect logs, HRWV checklists, and equipment compliance reports—in alignment with project documentation protocols. Apply controlled document-handling practices, ensuring correct metadata, version control, and submission workflows for all inspection artefacts. Upload, catalogue, and archive evidentiary documentation (photos, NCR’s, OEM certificates, calibration records) in authorised systems such as EDMS, Aconex, or SharePoint. Validate contractor documentation packs—registers, calibration certificates, statutory reports—for accuracy and completeness before mobilisation. Support audit readiness by ensuring documentation sets are structured, quality-assured, and rapidly retrievable. Identify and escalate documentation gaps or expired compliance artefacts to the relevant project authority. Feed verified inspection outputs into project reporting tools, including risk logs, readiness dashboards, and QA/QC repositories.

Operational & Project Readiness

Conduct pre-task readiness assessments to ensure work fronts meet all compliance requirements before execution. Support rapid project mobilisation by performing timely equipment verification and ensuring contractors meet onboarding compliance standards. Increase inspection frequency during shutdowns, critical lifts, and compressed-timeline project phases.

Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with Construction Supervisors, Project Engineers, Master Artisans, Safety teams, and EPCM/Contractor partners to resolve inspection-related issues. Communicate inspection findings clearly and professionally, ensuring project teams understand both risk and required corrective actions.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Grade 12/N3 Technical Trade Certificate in any Engineering Discipline Higher Certificate in Engineering Practice / Occupational Health & Safety/ Mechanical Engineering/ Electrical Engineering / Quality Management / Quality Assurance on NQF5

Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle Rigging fundamentals mechanical handling/rigging would be advantageous Minimum 5 years’ practical experience in an engineering, maintenance, or inspection environment, with exposure to equipment inspection activities. Sound understanding of High-Risk Work Verification (HRWV) processes, project engineering principles, audits, and project documentation systems. Applied knowledge of rigging and lifting operations, with exposure to field execution considered advantageous. Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for technical reporting, analysis, and documentation control. Comprehensive grasp of project management methodologies, workflows, and best-practice execution principles. Strong understanding of auditing principles and practices, including the ability to conduct structured audits effectively. Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to diverse project stakeholders. Competence in preparing accurate inspection reports, defect logs, and technical justification notes. Strong interpersonal skills for working within large, multi-contractor project teams. Ability to influence safe behaviour and compliance without direct line authority. Demonstrated practical problem-solving in rapidly changing project conditions.