Occupational Hygiene Manager

Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited; Randfontein; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in South Africa is seeking to fill a key position focused on managing the Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene department. The ideal candidate will possess a Minerals Council Mine Environmental Control Certificate and significant experience in ventilation systems. Responsibilities include leading a team, analyzing ventilation data, and ensuring compliance with health standards. This role emphasizes integrity, analytical skills, and a commitment to safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in leading the Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene department.
• Medical Certificate of Fitness required.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Code 8 Driver’s license mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with external suppliers and forums.
• Manage a team of Occupational Hygienists and ventilation specialists.
• Analyze and interpret ventilation data for mining operations.
• Develop ventilation design criteria to ensure safe operations.
• Create standard operating procedures for ventilation.

Skills

Critical analytical thinker

Attention to detail orientation

Reliable

Driven and persevering

Innovative

Methodical

Integrity and ethical conduct

Accuracy

Positive attitude

Decisiveness

Objectivity

Education

Minerals Council Mine Environmental Control Certificate (CMEC)

Postgraduate Diploma in Management / Management Development Programme

Tertiary degree or Diploma in Occupational Hygiene / Mining / Engineering

Tools

VUMA ventilation software

Job description

Minimum requirements, Experience and Knowledge

• Minerals Council Mine Environmental Control Certificate (CMEC).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Management / Management Development Programme
• Experience in the design and optimization of complex ventilation and refrigeration systems on a deep-level mine.
• At least 5 years’ experience in heading up the Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene department on a shaft.

Other requirements

• Medical Certificate of Fitness
• First Aid Certificate
• Computer Literacy
• Fluency in both verbal and written English is essential
• Code 8 Driver’s license

Internal candidates to complete the internal Job application form with HR as acknowledgement from HOD on application. If the form is not attached, your application will not be considered.

Advantageous

• Tertiary degree or Diploma in the relevant field of Occupational Hygiene / Mining / Engineering
• Membership of the Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa (MVSSA)

Skills and personality traits

• Critical analytical thinker
• Attention to detail orientation
• Reliable
• Driven and persevering
• Innovative
• Methodical
• Possesses Integrity and acts Ethically
• Accurate
• Positive attitude
• Decisiveness
• Objectivity

Roles and responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with the appropriate external suppliers and forums.
• Manage a team of Occupational Hygienist as well as ventilation and cooling specialist by providing strategic and operational direction.
• Capable of analyzing and interpreting ventilation data and the requisite ventilation methods for different stoping techniques.
• Capable of analyzing and interpreting data on environmental stressors.
• Capable of developing ventilation design criteria to support safe and optimal mine operations.
• Capable of developing ventilation standard operating procedures.
• A high level of computer literacy with specialized ventilation software such as VUMA.
• Strong technical, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and report-writing skills.
• Engage with business unit heads and EXCO to advise them on the OH requirements within their respective divisions and ensure that they are appropriately aligned to the OH compliance standards as set out by the regulator.

Mining with Purpose

Harmony remains committed to conducting its business in a safe and sustainable manner, creating value for all our stakeholders and improving the lives of our communities and employees.

1. Applications without relevant copies of ID and qualifications will not be considered. Certified copies, with SAPS stamp not older than 3 months, will need to be submitted.
2. Your application will be subjected to medical screening, security screening and other verifications/assessments without creating the expectation of being a successful candidate. By applying, you are giving consent to the above.
3. If you have not received any correspondence within 21 days after the closing date, regard your application as having been unsuccessful.

Appointment will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.