Specialist Occupational Hygienist

South32; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Richards Bay is looking for a Specialist Occupational Hygienist. This permanent full-time role includes implementing and monitoring Hygiene and Health programs while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Hygiene or Health and 4-6 years of experience in the field. The role also requires SAIOH registration and knowledge of occupational health legislation, with experience in smelting being a plus. Join us to make a positive impact and further your career.

Benefits

Annual short-term incentive bonus

Employer contribution to retirement fund

Support for part-time studies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 - 6 years’ experience in Occupational Hygiene & Health.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant Occupational Hygiene & Health legislation.
• Experience in the smelting industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement, execute, and monitor Hygiene and Health programs.
• Develop and implement HSER related Standard Operating Procedures.
• Conduct internal audits and incident investigations.

Skills

Occupational Hygiene & Health experience

SAIOH registration

Hazard identification and risk assessment

Computer skills (MS Office, SAP, Visio)

Education

Degree / BTECH/ National Diploma in Occupational Hygiene/ Occupational Health or Environmental Health

Job description

Overview

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

About Hillside

Our Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay produces high-quality, primary aluminium for the domestic and export markets.

What South32 offer

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business. Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

About the role

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Specialist Occupational Hygienist & Health, you will be responsible for the implementation, execution and monitoring of Hygiene and Health programs and ensuring compliance with relevant Legislation and South32 Standards.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Develop and implement departmental HSER related Standard Operating Procedures;
• Audit files and all related HSE documents;
• Interface with departmental leadership to ensure departmental alignment with the overall Hillside HSER business plan and deliverables;
• Discuss, record and signoff of findings in inspection reports;
• Develop, maintain, and review departmental baseline risk registers;
• Follow up and close out all preventative and corrective actions;
• Monitor compliance to required controls, procedures, and applicable legislation;
• Analyze trends and report to line Managers;
• Facilitate hazard and event investigations and ensure quality outcomes;
• Challenge line on identified gaps (e.g. reporting, safety standard compliance, risks and hazards, etc.);
• Audit and verify the effective implementation of controls and compliance to legal and other requirement;
• Conduct and participate in internal Audit in respective areas;
• Provide service and support in any incident or emergency;
• Drive proactive hazard reporting in the department;
• Participate in Emergency drills;
• A proven track record of implementing safety interventions within a workforce comprising of shift workers, contractors, and dayshift staff with proven results.

About you

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have minimum of 4 - 6 years’ experience in Occupational Hygiene & Health;
• SAIOH registration as Occupational Hygiene Technologist or Occupational Hygiene Assistant is essential;
• In depth knowledge and understanding of relevant current Occupational Hygiene & Health legislation is essential;
• In depth knowledge of hazard identification and risk assessment within a workplace is essential.
• Computer skills in the following computer systems is essential – MS Office Suite/ SAP/ Visio/ Planning;
• Experience in an industry such as smelting would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree / BTECH/ National Diploma in Occupational Hygiene/ Occupational Health or Environmental Health

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website https://careers.south32.net

This advertisement will close on 12 February 2026