Underground Ventilation Officer: Safer Air Quality

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Mine Ventilation Officer to join the Soweto-based operations. The role focuses on monitoring air quality, temperature, and humidity, and assisting in the design and execution of ventilation strategies to uphold a safe underground environment in Gauteng.

You will work closely with the ventilation engineer and mine management to ensure compliance with safety standards and to support productive operations in the region.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Mine Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mine ventilation or a related environmental role.
• Knowledge of mine ventilation principles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular monitoring of air quality, dust levels, and atmospheric conditions underground.
• Assist in the maintenance and operation of ventilation fans, ducting, and auxiliary systems.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements regarding mine ventilation standards.
• Record and report ventilation survey data accurately.
• Identify potential ventilation hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the ventilation engineer in planning and implementing ventilation improvements.

Skills

Air quality monitoring

Ventilation system operation

Underground environment safety

Data reporting

Education

National Diploma in Mine Engineering

Tools

Ventilation fans

Ducting

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Mine Ventilation Officer to join the Soweto-based operations. The role focuses on monitoring air quality, temperature, and humidity, and assisting in the design and execution of ventilation strategies to uphold a safe underground environment in Gauteng.

You will work closely with the ventilation engineer and mine management to ensure compliance with safety standards and to support productive operations in the region.