Mine Ventilation Specialist - On-Site, Safety-First Role

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Mine Ventilation Specialist for a permanent, on-site role in Soweto. You will monitor air quality, temperature, and humidity; conduct ventilation surveys; and help design and maintain ventilation systems within an underground environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mine ventilation or occupational hygiene, knowledge of ventilation principles and SA regulations, and strong analytical and communication skills. On-site with a health and safety focus.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular ventilation surveys to measure airflow rates, air quality (gases, dust), temperature, and humidity.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of the mine's ventilation network and associated equipment.
• Assist in the design and implementation of ventilation and dust control systems.
• Ensure compliance with South African mining regulations pertaining to ventilation and environmental standards.
• Investigate ventilation-related issues, incidents, and deviations, recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of ventilation surveys, monitoring data, and equipment performance.
• Collaborate with safety and management to identify and mitigate ventilation-related risks.
• Provide guidance and training to operational personnel on ventilation safety procedures.
• Stay updated on best practices and new technologies in mine ventilation and environmental management.

Skills

Ventilation principles

Data logging

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Training

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

Underground mining experience

Tools

Ventilation monitoring instruments

Data logging equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Mine Ventilation Specialist for a permanent, on-site role in Soweto. You will monitor air quality, temperature, and humidity; conduct ventilation surveys; and help design and maintain ventilation systems within an underground environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mine ventilation or occupational hygiene, knowledge of ventilation principles and SA regulations, and strong analytical and communication skills. On-site with a health and safety focus.