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