Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Occupational Hygiene Assistant is responsible for assisting the Occupational Hygienist in maintaining Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene systems and programmes and provides his / her immediate supervisor with information and to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Key responsibilities of this role are:
• Ensure that legal requirement, group standard and policies are adhered to
• Maintain Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene strategies and systems
• Conduct risk assessments, occupational hygiene measurements and participate in audits
• Conduct daily ventilation and occupational hygiene inspections and record findings
• Report findings and recommend appropriate interventions
• Assist in short term ventilation and occupational hygiene planning (6-12 months)
• Contribute to the achievement of the SHE objectives and targets of the Operation
This role is at C2 level reporting to the Shaft Ventilation Engineer
• Matric
• Certificate in Basic Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene measurements
• COM Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control.
• Advantageous: Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH)
• Advantageous: Occupational Health Risk Assessment qualification
Experience:
• Experience of at least 2 years in the Mining and / or Refining environment of which Practical experience of at least 1 year in the Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene field.
Additional requirements:
• Computer literacy in MS Office, SAP, and other specialised technical programs.
• Good communication skills
• Valid driving licence Code 8
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.
Desired Expertise & Qualifications
Certificate in Basic VentilationCOM Intermediate CertificateOccupational Health Risk AssessmentRegistration with SAIOH
Benefits
Market-aligned rewardMeaningful workOpportunities for development