Occupational Hygiene Assistant X2
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Duties & Responsibilities
Occupational Hygiene Assistant X2Operating Division:Transnet Corporate CentreEmployee Group:PermanentDepartment:HR Occupational Health HygieneLocation:JohannesburgReporting To:Specialist: Occupational Hygiene ManagementGrade:I1XReference:req4629
To play an integrated role in the success of Occupational Hygiene providing efficient Occupational Hygiene and quality administrative support to ensure that there is seamless workflow and delivery against tasks delegated.
To provide occupational hygiene technical support to Transnet Operating Divisions (ODs).
Contribute to the development implementation and management of policies procedures standards guidelines and programmes whilst maintaining their effectiveness and ensuring the provision of high-quality occupational hygiene Outputs Plan and execute the occupational hygiene programme in the allocated area of responsibility.
Conduct Occupational Hygiene surveys including workplace investigations and reporting on all Occupational Hygiene related activities under the supervision of an Occupational Hygiene Technologist/Hygienist
Assist in conducting occupational health risk assessments in the workplace.
Compiling reports memoranda presentation documents agendas meeting minutes and other office management activities.
Prepare reports on the results and findings and analyse and interpret data to draw meaningful conclusions under the supervision of an Occupational Hygiene Technologist/Hygienist.
Provide sound professional advice and judgment on Occupational Hygiene related issues to clients to implement recommendations corrective and preventive actions to line management.
Collecting samples during investigations/surveys including setting up equipment and observing employees being monitored.
Preparing samples before and after sampling and for shipment to an external laboratory for analysis.
Delivering and collecting samples and equipment at the service providers premises.
Conducting inspection on occupational hygiene equipment samples and laboratory accessories.
Maintenance of occupational hygiene laboratory equipment and sample media/consumables stored and readily available for conducting the surveys.
Administrative duties in managing the Quality Management System (according to ISO 17020).
Compliance with professional bodies and alignment with best practices.
Assisting in procurement related activities regarding the budgeting process developing scope of work loading and follow-up of notifications/requests for quotations/information/purchase requisitions or orders/ acceptance of quotations/payments of invoices.
Maintaining inventory of consumables and stationery to determine available stock; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders and verifying receipt of supplies
Co-ordinating Occupational Hygiene surveys bookings.
Updating and maintaining the Occupational Hygiene programme.
Assist with the preparation for Occupational Hygiene surveys.
Assist in monitoring the implementation and compliance across the Operating Divisions (ODs) with the relevant policies/frameworks processes and procedures.
Upload documents on TIMS.
Qualifications and Experience National Diploma in Occupational Hygiene/ Environmental Health/ Ergonomics/ Human Physiology/ Occupational Health is required.
Legal knowledge certificate in Occupational Hygiene is required.
Have at least 2 years relevant experience in Occupational Hygiene.
Registered as an Occupational Hygiene Assistant with the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene.
Additional qualifications and experience in occupational hygiene/ ergonomics/HF training/ improvement projects will be Sound knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations. Railway Safety Standards Occupational Hygiene standards Health and Safety Regulatory Insight Project Management Must be conversant with SANAS documents and requirements for the accreditation of occupational hygiene inspection bodies. Knowledge and experience in the development of Occupational Hygiene Procedures Processes and Standards. Equity StatementPreference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days please consider your application as unsuccessful. Transnet its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line onor email
The closing date is on 23/03/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose To assess qualitatively and quantitatively workers exposure to health risks and find solutions that will eliminate or reduce exposure to acceptable levels in co-operation with partners under the supervision of an occupational hygiene technologist/hygienist.To play an integrated role in the success of Occupational Hygiene providing efficient Occupational Hygiene and quality administrative support to ensure that there is seamless workflow and delivery against tasks delegated.
To provide occupational hygiene technical support to Transnet Operating Divisions (ODs).
Contribute to the development implementation and management of policies procedures standards guidelines and programmes whilst maintaining their effectiveness and ensuring the provision of high-quality occupational hygiene Outputs Plan and execute the occupational hygiene programme in the allocated area of responsibility.
Conduct Occupational Hygiene surveys including workplace investigations and reporting on all Occupational Hygiene related activities under the supervision of an Occupational Hygiene Technologist/Hygienist
Assist in conducting occupational health risk assessments in the workplace.
Compiling reports memoranda presentation documents agendas meeting minutes and other office management activities.
Prepare reports on the results and findings and analyse and interpret data to draw meaningful conclusions under the supervision of an Occupational Hygiene Technologist/Hygienist.
Provide sound professional advice and judgment on Occupational Hygiene related issues to clients to implement recommendations corrective and preventive actions to line management.
Collecting samples during investigations/surveys including setting up equipment and observing employees being monitored.
Preparing samples before and after sampling and for shipment to an external laboratory for analysis.
Delivering and collecting samples and equipment at the service providers premises.
Conducting inspection on occupational hygiene equipment samples and laboratory accessories.
Maintenance of occupational hygiene laboratory equipment and sample media/consumables stored and readily available for conducting the surveys.
Administrative duties in managing the Quality Management System (according to ISO 17020).
Compliance with professional bodies and alignment with best practices.
Assisting in procurement related activities regarding the budgeting process developing scope of work loading and follow-up of notifications/requests for quotations/information/purchase requisitions or orders/ acceptance of quotations/payments of invoices.
Maintaining inventory of consumables and stationery to determine available stock; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders and verifying receipt of supplies
Co-ordinating Occupational Hygiene surveys bookings.
Updating and maintaining the Occupational Hygiene programme.
Assist with the preparation for Occupational Hygiene surveys.
Assist in monitoring the implementation and compliance across the Operating Divisions (ODs) with the relevant policies/frameworks processes and procedures.
Upload documents on TIMS.
Qualifications and Experience National Diploma in Occupational Hygiene/ Environmental Health/ Ergonomics/ Human Physiology/ Occupational Health is required.
Legal knowledge certificate in Occupational Hygiene is required.
Have at least 2 years relevant experience in Occupational Hygiene.
Registered as an Occupational Hygiene Assistant with the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene.
Additional qualifications and experience in occupational hygiene/ ergonomics/HF training/ improvement projects will be Sound knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations. Railway Safety Standards Occupational Hygiene standards Health and Safety Regulatory Insight Project Management Must be conversant with SANAS documents and requirements for the accreditation of occupational hygiene inspection bodies. Knowledge and experience in the development of Occupational Hygiene Procedures Processes and Standards. Equity StatementPreference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days please consider your application as unsuccessful. Transnet its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Any such requests are fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activities in this regard to the Transnet anti-fraud line onor email
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Employee Evaluation
- HIPAA
- Data Collection
- HTTPS
- Physiology Knowledge
- Physio therapy
- Computer Literacy
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Critical Care Experience
- Patient Service Experience
