Job Description

Role Purpose
A large mining house in the Northern Cape is seeking a qualified and experienced Occupational Hygiene Practitioner to proactively anticipate, recognise, evaluate, and control workplace health stressors. The role is critical in ensuring legal compliance, safeguarding employee health, and preventing occupational disease claims through effective occupational hygiene management.
Key Performance Areas
The successful incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Conducting occupational health risk assessments and evaluations
Managing and maintaining Codes of Practice (COPs)
Planning and executing occupational hygiene sampling programmes
Performing audits, investigations, and inspections
Overseeing laboratory management and liaison
Ensuring accurate reporting and data integrity control
Maintaining strict SHERQ compliance
Promoting ethical conduct and professional standards
Minimum Qualifications
Grade 12
Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health / Occupational Hygiene
Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control or
Technologist Level qualification - Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH)
Experience Required
Minimum 3 years' operational experience as an Occupational Hygiene Practitioner within a mining or heavy industrial environment
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Computer Literacy:
MS Office (Basic)
Achiever
Isometrix
Statutory Knowledge:
Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA)
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
Hazardous Chemical Substances Act
Basic knowledge of COIDA
Technical & Specialist Competencies:
Occupational hygiene sampling methodologies (NIOHS)
Use of occupational hygiene monitoring equipment including:
Personal sampling pumps and accessories
Calibrators
Noise dosimeters
Temperature stress monitors
Vibration monitors
Real-time analysers
Lux meters, sound level meters, and scales
Behavioural & Professional Skills:
Strong influencing and communication skills
Ability to engage line management and employees on occupational health matters
High attention to detail and data accuracy
Ethical conduct and professional judgement
Professional Registration
Registration with the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH)
Mine Ventilation Society - Intermediate Certificate
Remuneration
Competitive Market related Salary
Interested?
Join a high-performing mining operation committed to employee health, safety, and sustainable operations.
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