Occupational Hygiene Technologist

Company Description

Join us as an Occupational Hygiene Technologist where you will be responsible for to coordinate the conductance of occupational health risk assessments and the planning, design, and implementation of the occupational hygiene programme, as well as the implementation of control measures to eliminate, or if not possible, to reduce identified occupational health risks.

We take safety seriously. So will you.

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Our Platinum business mines, processes, and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialized applications that improve lives across the world, from vehicle fuel cells to jewellery; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining.

Job Description

As Occupational Hygiene Technologist your responsibilities will include:

• Performing occupational health risk assessments (under guidance of the appointed Occupational Hygienist).
• Conduct surveys of workplaces with potential occupational health hazards in the form of chemical hazards, physical hazards, ergonomic hazards, biological hazards or psychological hazards.
• Evaluate and quantify the levels of the different hazards present by making use of specialized equipment and instrumentation.
• Organize the taking of samples for airborne pollutants and components, fumes, gases, vapours or mists.
• Compare findings of assessments and surveys with statutory exposure limits in order to determine if a potential hazardous situation exits.
• Conduct ergonomically orientated surveys to alter the working environment to minimize hazards to the employee.
• Detect sociological or psychological stresses among the workforce, which they may interpret erroneously as secondary to contact with physical or chemical agents.
• Identify risks and controls in the Potable water quality program.
• To analyze findings correctly and to compare findings to recognized national as well as international standards where available.
• Study in depth occupational hygiene impacts. Formulate and submit recommendations for the correction of hazardous exposures through the correct application of the hierarchy of controls, improved housekeeping, and substitution of hazardous substances with less hazardous substances, isolation of processes, which are the sources of hazardous substances and as a last possible resort, providing PPE.
• Assist in regularly communicating progress of Operation against occupational hygiene targets and objectives via a design communication, supervisory and management forum to all concerned
• Assist in evaluating, monitoring and providing continuous feedback to the operation regarding the occupational hygiene performance efficiencies and standards.
• Ensure that the occupational hygiene standards and procedures are up to date and understood and followed by the teams.
• Encourage co-operation and teamwork between maintenance and production personnel regarding occupational hygiene matters.
• Implement and maintain applicable occupational hygiene Regulations, Acts, Codes of practice and standards.
• Liaise with Risk Management team and Occupational Hygienist for Operation risk assessment.
• Assist in performing occupational health risk assessments.
  
  

This role is at a Band 7 level reporting to the Occupational Hygienist.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Health or equivalent or,
• At least three subjects completed of the Chamber of Mines Certificate in Mine Environmental Control. (A Completed Chamber of Mines Certificate in Mine Environmental Control will be advantageous.)
• Registered as an associate with the Mine Ventilation Society and/or registered with the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene [SAIOH] on an Assistant Level.
• Occupational Hygiene Legal knowledge will be advantageous.
  
  

Experience

• At least 3 years of Occupational Hygiene experience in a mining and/or processing environment
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Computer literate, with specific reference to the MS Office Suite (MS Excel, Power Point and Word)
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• A valid drivers licence
  
  

Additional Information

Who We Are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet? That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

What We Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Anglo American Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Anglo American Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please complete the online application. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Closing Date: 30 April 2025