Senior Occupational Hygiene Technologist
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Job Location:
Mokopane - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Performing occupational health risk assessments (under guidance of the appointed Occupational Hygienist) and recommend on controls for risk mitigation.
- Conduct surveys of workplaces with potential occupational health hazards in the form of chemical hazards physical hazards ergonomic hazards biological hazards or psychological hazards.
- Evaluate and quantify the levels of the different hazards present by making use of specialized equipment and instrumentation.
- Organize the taking of samples for water and airborne pollutants noise and thermal stressors. And identify risks and controls in the public health and occupational hygiene monitoring programmes.
- To analyse findings correctly and to compare findings to recognized national as well as international standards where available.
- Study in depth occupational hygiene impacts. Formulate and submit recommendations for the correction of hazardous exposures through the correct application of the hierarchy of controls improved housekeeping and substitution of hazardous substances with less hazardous substances isolation of processes which are the sources of hazardous substances and as a last possible resort providing PPE.
- Assist in regularly communicating progress of Operation against occupational hygiene targets and objectives via a design communication supervisory and management forum to all concerned.
- Implement and maintain applicable occupational hygiene Regulations Acts Codes of practice and standards.
- Encourage co-operation and teamwork between maintenance and production personnel regarding occupational hygiene matters.
- Implement and maintain applicable occupational hygiene Regulations Acts Codes of practice and standards.
- Liaise with Risk Management team and Occupational Hygienist for Operation risk assessment.
This role is at a Band 7 level reporting to the Occupational Hygienist.
Qualifications :
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Hygiene Environmental Health or equivalent or
- At least three subjects completed of the Chamber of Mines Certificate in Mine Environmental Control. (A Completed Chamber of Mines Certificate in Mine Environmental Control will be advantageous.)
- Registered as an associate with the Mine Ventilation Society and/or registered with the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene SAIOH on an Occupational Hygiene Technologist Level
- Occupational Hygiene Legal knowledge will be advantageous.
Experience Knowledge and Skills
- At least 5 years of Occupational Hygiene experience in a mining and/or processing environment
- Computer literate with specific reference to the MS Office Suite (MS Excel Power Point and Word)
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- A valid drivers licence
Additional Information :
What We Offer
At Valterra Platinum you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.
We offer:
- Meaningful work in a high-performance values-led environment.
- Market-aligned reward and recognition.
- Opportunities for learning development and progression.
- A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
- A clear commitment to safe Operations.
Inclusion and Diversity
Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms these include all acts of gender based violence bullying harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please complete our online application form via this job advert.
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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