Health & Safety Superintendent – Reptile Uranium Namibia (RUN

Job Description

About the Role

DYL is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Superintendent to support the exploration, mining and operation activities of our Tumas Project in the Erongo Region. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety systems and programs, ensuring compliance with company policies, Namibian legislation, and industry best practices.

The Health and Safety Superintendent will play a key role in fostering a strong safety culture across the project by providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to employees and contractors. The successful candidate will oversee statutory compliance and reporting, conduct risk assessments, drive incident prevention initiatives, and support the integration of health and safety objectives into all areas of the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote the safety culture through mentoring employees, leading by example, and supporting the SHER team to ensure world-class health and safety standards and processes across the site.
• Lead the Emergency Response Team and manage related training, procedures, and contracts to ensure site preparedness. Collect and analyse health & safety data, conduct incident investigations, implement corrective actions, and oversee health surveillance and return-to-work programs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain health, safety, and emergency response systems, ensuring alignment with industry standards and full statutory compliance.
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments and oversee the effective use of health & safety systems, including MyOSH.
• Ensure legal compliance by developing and reviewing policies and staying informed on legislative changes and regulatory requirements.
• Design and deliver health & safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns to build team competency and drive a proactive safety culture.
• Manage contractor health & safety compliance and stakeholder relationships, and lead the performance, development, and engagement of health and safety personnel.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related field.
• Additional certifications in mine safety, risk management or auditing preferred.
• Competency for appointment as Safety Officer under Regulation 6.
• Minimum of 10 years’ mining safety experience in Namibia, with 5 years in a supervisor role
• Strong knowledge of Namibian mining regulations and ISO-aligned safety systems.
• Skilled in incident investigation, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience applying Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) principles in workplace safety programs or fatality prevention initiatives
• Familiar with digital HS solutions, actual implementation of such solutions will be an advantage
• Valid Code BE (08) Driver’s License

How to Apply

DYL is committed to diversity and inclusion. Previously disadvantaged Namibians are encouraged to apply. DYL offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please attach certified copies of your qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 02 September 2026