Section Ventilation Officer C5

Anglo American; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 360 000 - 420 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Thabazimbi is seeking a Section Ventilation Officer responsible for maintaining excellent air quality for optimal worker performance. The role involves setting ventilation routines, assisting in developing hygiene procedures, and conducting risk assessments. Candidates must possess a Practical Certificate in Mine Environmental Control and be registered with the Mine Ventilation Society. This position offers the chance to work in a values-led environment focused on safety and innovation, with opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning and development

Commitment to safe Operations

Qualifications

• Practical certificate in Mine Environmental Control required.
• Chamber of Mines Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control is necessary.
• Registration with the Mine Ventilation Society at the Intermediate level is a must.

Responsibilities

• Set daily, weekly, and monthly ventilation and occupational hygiene routines.
• Assist in developing ventilation procedures and standards.
• Conduct inspections and risk assessments regarding ventilation.

Skills

Practical certificate in Mine Environmental Control

Chamber of Mines Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control

Registered with Mine Ventilation Society on Intermediate level

Tools

MS Office

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.

Add Location: Thabazimbi

Job Description

As the Section Ventilation officer, you will be responsible for our most critical assets, namely our people! We all know how important excellent quality air and sound quality is for people to function at optimal levels.

• Sets daily-, weekly- and monthly ventilation and occupational hygiene routine schedules.
• Determines the need for and assists in the development of ventilation and occupational hygiene procedures and standards as well as acting on ventilation and occupational hygiene-related legislation.
• Advises on changes to plans and schedules to minimize the effect of unexpected or unsafe work practices and stopping the operation if the working conditions are unsafe/unhealthy.
• Maintain Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene strategies and systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and participate in audits.
• Conducts daily ventilation and occupational hygiene inspections and records findings and report findings and recommends appropriate interventions.
• Computer literate in MS Office and all other specialized technical programs would be normally associated with ventilation and hygiene reporting in a mining environment.

This role is at a C5 level reporting to the Shaft Ventilation Engineer.

Qualifications

• Practical certificate in Mine Environmental Control.
• Chamber of Mines Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control.
• Registered with the Mine Ventilation Society on Intermediate level.

Advantageous

• Formal training or practical experience in: Certificate in Environmental Health.
• Certificate in Occupational Hygiene
• Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Risk Assessment
• Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Legislation will be advantageous

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

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

22 January 2023