Occupational Hygienist FTC - Mining - Northern Cape

AGC Mining Recruitment Pty Ltd; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Occupational Hygienist in Northern Cape. The role involves leading Occupational Hygiene practices and ensuring legal compliance. Candidates must have a degree in Environmental Health and at least 5 years in the mining sector. This position offers a market-related salary and the opportunity to manage an Occupational Hygiene Department.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent certification required.
• 5+ years experience in Occupational Hygiene within mining.
• 2+ years experience managing an Occupational Hygiene Department.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Occupational Hygiene and emergency preparedness.
• Implement and manage OH strategies based on risk assessments.
• Complete and submit statutory reports to regulatory bodies.

Skills

Occupational Hygiene management

Risk assessment

Environmental Health knowledge

Education

Degree in Environmental Health

Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control

Job description

Occupational Hygienist FTC - Mining - Northern Cape

Our client, an International Mining House, has an opportunity for a dedicated, hardworking, and enthusiastic individual to join one of their mines based in the Northern Cape. They are offering a rewarding opportunity within the mine for an experienced individual with a proven track record in the category of Occupational Hygienist.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to lead and co-ordinate all Occupational Hygiene and emergency preparedness & response matters to ensure legal compliance including, the compilation, implementation and maintenance of OH COPs, risk assessments and related documents.
• Implementation and management of effective OH strategies and systems based on risk assessment outcomes.
• Manage OH measurement and monitoring strategies, investigations, and the reporting there-off.
• Report on the effectiveness of Emergency preparedness programmes.
• Completion and submission of statutory reports to the DMRE.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Health / Certificate in Mine Environmental Control issued by the Chamber of Mines of South Africa or equivalent.
• Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control issued by the Chamber of Mines of South Africa and certified as an Occupational Hygienist by the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH).
• Minimum 5 years experience in Occupational Hygiene in a mining environment.
• Minimum 2 years experience managing an Occupational Hygiene Department.

Salary: Market-Related