Occupational Hygienist

De Beers Group; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Occupational Hygienist at Venetia Mine, where your expertise will be vital in fostering a safe and healthy workplace. You will implement and manage occupational hygiene programs, ensuring compliance with legal standards while promoting a culture of safety. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to minimizing risks in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with diverse teams, drive performance, and make a significant impact on the health and safety of your colleagues. If you are passionate about occupational health and ready to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation Support

Safety Programs

Employee Development

Diverse Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Occupational Hygiene in mining environments.
• Registration with SAIOH as an Occupational Hygienist is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess workplace conditions that may cause health issues.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Occupational Hygiene

Risk Assessment

Compliance Auditing

Data Analysis

Training and Education

Project Management

Technical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Hygiene

Honours Degree

Postgraduate Qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

The team that makes it happen. You enjoy being part of a talented and diverse team and can communicate easily and openly with your colleagues. You are also passionate about quality work and know that good communication does not just happen – a great deal of care is taken to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness. With a fascinating product, a global business, and great stories to tell, come and be part of our team. We're the world's leading diamond company – a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion, and knowledge of our people. To push our company forward, we always need to think differently.

We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking, and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions.

Job Description

As an Occupational Hygienist at Venetia Mine, you will play a crucial role in implementing, evaluating, coordinating, and managing occupational hygiene programs to ensure legal compliance and foster a safe and healthy workplace.

Your efforts will contribute significantly to minimizing the Mine's risk of litigation and adverse publicity while promoting a culture of safety and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify workplace conditions that may cause illness or adverse health effects.
2. Assess occupational health risks and recommend control measures.
3. Conduct audits to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
4. Analyze occupational exposure data and provide trend analysis.
5. Provide education and training on occupational health hazards and risks.
6. Assist in incident investigations and setting up PPE standards.
7. Interpret group strategy and guidelines into systems and procedures.
8. Interpret legislative requirements and implement appropriate measures.
9. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve occupational hygiene objectives and targets.
10. Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, environmental, occupational health and safety, and risk management standards and leading practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline. Honours degree will be advantageous.
• 5 years of Occupational Hygiene and/or Ventilation experience in underground mining and/or processing environment.
• 3 years of supervisory or management experience in Occupational Hygiene and/or Ventilation.
• Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH) as an Occupational Hygienist will be highly advantageous.
• Chamber of Mines Certificate in Mine Environmental Control (MEC).
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is advantageous.

Role-specific Knowledge

• Broad technical knowledge of occupational hygiene, health, and mining sector surveillance.
• Experience with Occupational Management Systems.
• In-depth understanding of applicable legislation and statutory requirements.
• Ability to interpret data analytically and follow up on trends.
• Proficiency in SAP and/or other relevant software.
• Good understanding of the impact of occupational hygiene stressors on health and safety.
• Sound knowledge of Mine Health and Safety Act and relevant Codes of Practice.

Technical Skills

• Technical analysis: Apply systematic problem-solving approaches.
• Driving performance: Identify opportunities to enhance business performance.
• Project management: Demonstrate effective project management skills.
• Social process skills: Predict impact of changes, communicate effectively, and adapt to change.

Additional Information

Values include: Putting safety first, being passionate, pulling together, building trust, showing we care, shaping the future. We support employees who might need to relocate. Closing date: 09 May.