Occupational Hygiene Technologist – Mining Health & Safety

Valterra Platinum Limited; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Valterra Platinum Limited in Mogalakwena Mine, Mokopane, seeks an occupational hygiene professional at band 7 to support risk assessments and hygiene programs in a mining setting. You will report to the Shaft Ventilation Engineer and lead hygiene activities across sites.

Responsibilities include surveying workplaces for hazards, collecting samples, evaluating exposure levels, and implementing effective controls, while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Hygiene or equivalent and relevant registrations.
• Registered with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygiene on Technologist level.
• Chamber of Mine Certificate in Mine Environmental Control (Intermediate).
• BSc Honours in Occupational Hygiene advantageous.
• Honours in Physiology and registered advantageous.
• Associate with Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in occupational health risk assessments.
• Conduct surveys of workplaces for chemical, physical, ergonomic, biological or psychological hazards.
• Evaluate hazard levels with specialized equipment.
• Take samples for airborne pollutants, fumes, gases, vapours or mists.
• Compare findings with statutory exposure limits to identify hazards.
• Recommend controls for risk mitigation.
• Conduct ergonomically oriented surveys to improve the working environment.
• Identify risks and controls in the potable water quality program.
• Analyze findings and compare to national/international standards.
• Submit recommendations for correction of hazardous exposures using the hierarchy of controls.
• Communicate progress of hygiene targets to operations.
• Monitor and improve hygiene performance standards.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable regulations.
• Foster teamwork between maintenance and production on hygiene matters.
• Implement and maintain applicable hygiene regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with Risk Management and Occupational Hygienist on risk assessments.
• Promote a high-performing culture aligned with company values.

Skills

Occupational Hygiene

Risk assessment

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Occupational Hygiene

SAIHO Technologist Level registration

Mine Environmental Control Certificate (Intermediate)

BSc Honours in Occupational Hygiene

Honours in Physiology

Mine Ventilation Society Associate (Advantageous)

Tools

EB/Code 08 driver’s license

Job description

Valterra Platinum Limited in Mogalakwena Mine, Mokopane, seeks an occupational hygiene professional at band 7 to support risk assessments and hygiene programs in a mining setting. You will report to the Shaft Ventilation Engineer and lead hygiene activities across sites.

Responsibilities include surveying workplaces for hazards, collecting samples, evaluating exposure levels, and implementing effective controls, while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety excellence.