Health Manager

Glencore; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining sector seeks a Health Manager to drive the execution of health strategies and ensure compliance with global standards. The role involves leading risk assessments, mentoring teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance workplace health. Candidates should have a degree in Occupational Health and extensive experience in the industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of workplace health hazards.
• Proficient in hygiene assessment tools and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of health strategy and policies.
• Lead hygiene risk assessments and health incident investigations.
• Develop proactive health programs to minimize occupational exposures.

Skills

Technical knowledge of workplace health hazards

Risk control strategies

Hygiene assessment tools

Data interpretation

Education

Degree in Occupational Health

Degree in Industrial Hygiene

Job description

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : June 23, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Key Responsibilities :

• Drive execution of Glencore’s Copper Health Strategy, policies, and critical control processes
• Lead hygiene risk assessments, exposure monitoring, and health incident investigations
• Develop and implement proactive health programs to minimise occupational exposures
• Guide regional and site teams in aligning to Glencore’s global standards and systems
• Define and embed health performance KPIs into operations and assurance routines
• Monitor and report on health performance, identifying trends and recommending interventions
• Conduct site verifications, audits and gap analyses to ensure compliance and drive improvement
• Provide expert technical guidance on managing physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial risks
• Collaborate with Safety and Environment leaders to deliver integrated risk reduction strategies
• Actively mentor and build capability within regional and asset-level health teams
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practice adoption across the Copper division
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes and support continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience :

• Degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
• 10+ years’ experience in mining or heavy industry
• Strong technical knowledge of workplace health hazards and risk control strategies
• Proficient in hygiene assessment tools, monitoring equipment, and data interpretation
• Demonstrated experience in strategy implementation across multiple jurisdictions