Safety Officer
Company: Barrick Gold (Bulyanhulu Gold Mine)
Location: Shinyanga, Tanzania
Industry: Mining & Minerals
Job Type: Full-Time
Career Level: Middle Level
Application Deadline: November 10, 2026
Job ID: 149989
Job Overview
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking a Safety Officer to oversee employee health and safety operations in Shinyanga. The role is responsible for implementing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines, championing Barrick’s “Journey to Zero” harm philosophy, conducting workplace audits and risk assessments, facilitating incident investigations, and ensuring full compliance with Tanzanian safety laws.
Key Responsibilities
Champion safety initiatives, conduct Critical Control Verifications (CCVs), and foster a positive safety culture across mining operations.
Conduct workplace safety inspections, hazard identifications, and audits in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Assist in incident/accident investigations, track root causes, and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.
Deliver on-the-job coaching and safety training to workforce teams and support Safety Representatives.
Facilitate formal risk assessments, maintain the Management of Change (MOC) database, and update departmental SOPs.
Compile daily, weekly, monthly, and annual safety metrics and reporting dashboards for management review.
Ensure strict adherence to the Tanzania Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) and internal health and safety standards.
Requirements & Qualifications
Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education (ACSEE) or a Bachelor’s degree in OHS, Environmental Health, or a related field.
Professional certifications: NOSHC I & II, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Incident & Accident Investigation, and Level 3 First Aid Certification. (Emergency Response Management certification is an added advantage).
3 to 5 years of active safety practice in mining, processing, construction, or heavy industrial maintenance (underground mining experience preferred).
Thorough working knowledge of the Tanzania Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.
Valid driving license and proficiency in MS Office packages.
Fluency in spoken and written English and Swahili.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Barrick Gold Careers Portal before November 10, 2026.
Note: Barrick Gold maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for bribery, fraud, and recruitment fees
