Specialist Ventilation - Wessels Mine

South32; Hotazel; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd. is seeking a Specialist Ventilation for our Wessels Mine in the Northern Cape. The role is permanent and full-time, focused on managing the underground ventilation network and occupational hygiene exposures to maintain a safe work environment.

You will develop and verify controls, update governance documents, review incidents, and monitor legal compliance while aligning with HSE standards to support a zero-harm culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Ventilation.
• In-depth knowledge of Occupational Hygiene & Ventilation legislation and hazard identification.
• Underground mining experience will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and verify operational controls to ensure compliance with Fatal Risk Control Standards and South32 HSE requirements.
• Update and ensure use of documentation, coordinating with the DME.
• Implement systems to review external incidents and conduct investigations to determine root causes.
• Conduct workplace inspections to ensure legal compliance and close gaps to retain license to operate.
• Provide in-depth analysis on HSE data to improve HMM’s HSE standards and drive zero-harm goals.

Skills

Ventilation

Occupational hygiene

Hazard identification

Education

Grade 12 / Matric with Mathematics & Science

Job description

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Location: Hotazel, Northern Cape, ZA, 8490

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

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 WESSELS

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country’s Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our Wessels Mine which represents one of the largest manganese reserves in South Africa.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

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 Ventilation, you will be resposible for managing underground mine ventilation network as well as occupational hygiene exposures at HMM and also to recommend actions in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment at all HMM working environments.

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

• Develop, implement and verify operational controls that would ensure compliance to Fatal Risk Control Standards and other South32 HSE requirements;
• Develop, update and ensure the use of documentation taking into consideration all HSE and functional requirements and coordinate with the DME;
• Implement systems to review external incidents and conduct investigations into incidents on site to determine root causes;
• Conduct workplace inspections to monitor compliance to legal/statutory requirements and identify gap closing action plans with the intent of ensuring that risks are identified and appropriately addressed to retain license to operate;
• Provide in-depth analysis on HSE data and in conjunction with other business indicators to continuously improve HMM’s HSE standards to achieve a zero harm organization.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Ventilation;
• In depth knowledge and understanding of relevant current Occupational Hygiene & Ventilation legislation and hazard identification is essential;
• Experience in Underground Mining will be advantageous.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Grade 12/Matric with Mathematics and Science;

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.

This advertisement will close on 18 November 2026