Occupational Hygienist
Occupational Hygienist
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Job Description
As an Occupational Hygienist at Venetia Mine you will play a crucial role in implementing evaluating coordinating and managing occupational hygiene programs to ensure legal compliance and foster a safe and healthy workplace. Your efforts will contribute significantly to minimizing the Mines risk of litigation and adverse publicity while promoting a culture of safety and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify workplace conditions that may cause illness or adverse health effects.
- Assess occupational health risks and recommend control measures.
- Conduct audits to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
- Analyze occupational exposure data and provide trend analysis.
- Provide education and training on occupational health hazards and risks.
- Assist in incident investigations and setting up PPE standards.
- Interprets group strategy and guidelines into systems and procedures
- Interpret legislative requirements and implement appropriate measures.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve occupational hygiene objectives and targets.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legal environmental occupational health and safety and risk management standards and leading practices
Qualifications :
- Bachelors or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline.
- Honours Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline will be advantageous.
- 5 years of Occupational Hygiene and or Ventilation experience in underground mining and/or processing environment.
- 3 years of Occupational Hygiene and or Ventilation experience in a supervisor or management position.
- Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH) as an Occupational Hygienist will be highly advantageous.
- Chamber of Mines Certificate in Mine Environmental Control (MEC)
- Must operate at a strategic level
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is advantageous.
Rolespecific Knowledge:
- Broad technical knowledge of occupational hygiene health and mining sector surveillance.
- Experience with Occupational Management Systems.
- Indepth understanding of applicable legislation and statutory requirements.
- Ability to interpret data analytically and follow up on trends.
- Proficiency in SAP and or other relevant software.
- Good understanding of the impact of occupational hygiene stressor to the health and safety of employees
- Sound knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act and relevant Codes of Practice.
Technical Skills:
- Technical Analysis: Apply systematic problemsolving approaches.
- Driving Performance: Identify opportunities to enhance business performance.
- Project Management: Demonstrate effective project management skills.
- Social Process Skills: Predict impact of changes communicate effectively and adapt to change.
Background Checks
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Additional Information :
Values
Put Safety First We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.
Be Passionate We are exhilarated by the product we sell the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.
Pull Together Being united in purpose and action we will turn the diversity of our people skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.
Build Trust We will always listen first then act with openness honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish
Show we Care The people whose lives we touch their communities nations and the environment we share all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real lasting and makes us proud.
Shape the Future We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.
Eligibility Criteria
This role is open to all individuals and we will support employees who might need to relocate
Closing date: 09 May 2025
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
