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Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)

Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice

Change Management in the South African Mining Industry

Part A: The Guideline

4. Objective of the guideline

 

4.1 The main objective of this guideline is to enable the employer at every mine to prepare a COP which, if properly implemented and complied with, would improve the change management processes.

 

4.2 This guideline provides guidance of a general nature on the required format and content for the COP and details sufficient technical background to enable the drafting committee at the mine to prepare a comprehensive and practical COP for the mine.

 

4.3 This guideline aims to:
4.3.1 Provide employers with a systematic approach to implementing organisational, technological and operational transitions.
4.3.2 Promote employee participation, address concerns and build support for new initiatives through effective management processes.
4.3.3 Assist employers to align change management processes with legal, safety and environmental requirements to avoid penalties and operational risks.
4.3.4 Assist with the development of dynamic resilience to effectively respond to changes triggered by common factors such as market volatility, technological disruptions, etc.
4.3.5 Identify significant changes early and implement measures to safeguard health and safety during transitions.