South Africa is recognised as a world leader in the mining industry. The country’s rich mineral resources account for a significant proportion of the world’s mining production and reserves, making it one of the key players in this global industry.
However, while the mining industry is recognised as one of our most successful and thriving sectors, the role of miners is also considered to be one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. According to a study on the number of fatalities within the mining industry in South Africa between 2000 and 2021, in 2000, there were a disheartening number of 285 deaths. Although this number has dropped over the years, recent years show a disappointing increase in lives lost. In 2019, there were 51 total deaths recorded, and in 2020 and 2021, there were 60 and 74 deaths recorded respectively. The safety and well-being of mining workers remain a great concern to both employers/companies, stakeholders and those looking at entering the industry, especially viewed through the lens of recent major mining incidents like the Jagersfontein Tailings disaster.
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy remains focused on its goal of achieving zero harm within the industry. It was reported that there has been a 34% reduction in the number of accidents that lead to fatalities year-on-year in 2022. However, while the relevant departments and companies look at ways to improve the health and safety of mining workers, it is also important for those entering or currently in the industry to upskill and educate themselves on the best health and safety job practices. This is where our SAMTRAC Masterclass for Mining comes in.
There are many benefits to working in the mining industry. Mining is not only one of the highest-paying jobs in the current employment market but the jobs on offer also provide room for growth. You can develop and gain valuable skills as well as grow within the sector. The mining industry is also considered to be very diverse and ever-evolving. Owing to this, you are given a wide choice of where you would like to work.
Do you think a career in mining or progress in your existing mining career could be for you?
Let us help turn those dreams into reality.
SafetyCloud prides itself on providing world-leading training courses and solutions. Our SAMTRAC Masterclass courses (specialising in Wholesale and Retail, Mining, and Petrochemical) are the next step in SAMTRAC, the most in-demand health and safety qualification required by South African employers. Once you have completed the SAMTRAC course, the next step in your learning journey is SAMTRAC Masterclass. These masterclasses have been freshly developed by industry experts and provide you with cutting-edge skills in health and safety training, specific to your chosen sector.
The SAMTRAC Masterclass in Mining is a five-day masterclass delivered via Webinar that ideal for both those aspiring safety professionals as well as those currently employed within mining environments. This masterclass provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to efficiently manage health, safety and environmental aspects at a higher level across all range of mining environments, so you can level up in your mining career. The distance learning Webinar study option also allows you to reduce your transport costs and study from across the country.
Follow the link to find out more about SAMTRAC Masterclass for Mining and how it can help take your career to the next level: https://safetycloud.co.za/samtrac-master-class/