Occupational Hygiene Technologist

Valterra Platinum; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading producer of platinum group metals is seeking an Occupational Hygiene professional in Mokopane, Limpopo. This role involves performing health risk assessments, evaluating workplace hazards, and ensuring adherence to hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Occupational Hygiene and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The company is committed to diversity and offers a supportive work environment. Apply today to make an impact and contribute to safety and sustainability.

Benefits

Market-aligned rewards

Opportunities for learning and development

Commitment to a safe working environment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of Occupational Hygiene experience in a mining or processing environment.
• Registered as an associate with the Mine Ventilation Society or SAIOH at an Assistant Level.
• Occupational Hygiene legal knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational health risk assessments under the guidance of an Occupational Hygienist.
• Evaluate airborne pollutant levels using specialized equipment.
• Assist in communicating occupational hygiene progress to the team.

Skills

Occupational Hygiene experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Hygiene

Grade 12

Chamber of Mines Certificate (advantageous)

Job description

Company Description

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

This role is based in Mokopane, Limpopo.

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• 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 C5 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, Knowledge And Skills

• At least 3 years of Occupational Hygiene experience in a mining and/or processing environment
• Computer literate, with specific reference to the MS Office Suite (MS Excel, Power Point and Word)
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skillsA valid drivers licence

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum 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.

Valterra 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 Valterra 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 our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date

26 January 2026